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strike it lucky
to have unexpected good fortune
strike it rich
suddenly become very wealthy
strike me pink
an exclamation of great surprise or shock
strike oil
to achieve sudden success or wealth
strike one's flag
to surrender or give up.
strike someone when they are down
to attack someone at a vulnerable moment.
strike tallies
marks used to record failures or negative points
strike the tent
to take down a camping shelter
strike up
to begin a conversation or activity.
strike while the iron is hot
Take action at the right moment.
strikeout
an out made by a batter in baseball.
striker
A player who scores goals in soccer.
strikingly
In a way that attracts attention.
string
a sequence of characters or text
string along
to deceive or lead someone on
string attached
a hidden obligation or condition
string out
To extend or prolong something unnecessarily.
string to one's bow
An additional skill or resource.
string up
to hang something on a wire or cord
stringed
Having strings, like a musical instrument.
stringent
Strict or demanding; not allowing exceptions.
stringer
supporting beam in construction projects
strip
to remove all covering from something
strip off
To remove clothing quickly.