be struck by/on/with somebody/something
be struck by (someone or something)
For someone or something to make a strong impression upon one. I was struck by Caitlin's poise in the interview—she's only 18, you know. Phil was struck by Alice's beauty the moment he saw her.
be struck on (someone or something)
For someone or something to make a strong impression upon one. I was struck on Caitlin's poise in the interview—she's only 18, you know. Phil was struck on Alice's beauty the moment he saw her.
be struck with (someone or something)
For someone or something to make a strong impression upon one. I was struck with Caitlin's poise in the interview—she's only 18, you know. Phil was struck with Alice's beauty the moment he saw her.
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be ˈstruck by/on/with somebody/something
(informal) be impressed or interested by somebody/something; like somebody/something very much: I was struck by her youth and enthusiasm. ♢ We’re not very struck on that new bar.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017