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strike a blow for

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strike a blow for something/somebody
to do something to support an idea or to change a situation to something which you believe is good He claims to be striking a blow for gender equality by employing an equal number of men and women. This latest agreement will strike a blow for free trade within the EU.
See also: blow, strike
strike a blow for somebody/something
to help or support someone or something The court's decision strikes a blow for every little guy that's ever been kicked around by a big company. Don't you wish you could think of a good way to strike a blow for change?
See also: blow, strike
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I do not find that even one of them is competent to strike a blow for his country if she needs him.
The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
We tried to enlighten him, but our attempts to make clear the irresistible nature of the forces which he desired to arrest failed to discourage his eagerness to strike a blow for his own primitive ideas.
Tales of Unrest by Conrad, Joseph View in context
 
 
 
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