Meaning of strike a blow | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To hit; to successfully land a hit.
   idiomatic
2. To do something to support or defend (for) or to hinder or harm (at / against) something.
   figuratively

Examples

“His opponent danced and dodged so nimbly that he couldn’t strike a blow.”

“The Supreme Court ruling struck a blow for gender equality.”

“It is hoped that the new vaccine will strike a blow against the spread of tuberculosis.”

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