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strike the right note

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strike the right note
Fig. to achieve the desired effect; to do something suitable or pleasing. Meg struck the right note when she wore a dark suit to the interview. The politician's speech failed to strike the right note with the crowd.
See also: note, right, strike
strike the right note
to say or do something that is suited to a particular occasion Marjorie planned the party carefully because she wanted to strike the right note with her guests.
See also: note, right, strike
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Byline: ANI Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): Professional singers find it difficult to strike the right note during pregnancy because of hormonal changes, says a new study.
Hormonal fluctuations make singing during pregnancy a tough task by Asian News International
Byline: Emma Pinch G LASTONBURY unfurls this week in all its muddy, psychedelic, cider-sodden glory, and it's not only the musicians hoping to strike the right note.
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Byline: By JEZ DAVISON CAROL PRICE hopes her new business will strike the right note with young children and parents across the Tees Valley.
Prospects sound good for Carol by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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