Idioms · Proverb Hunter

String along with (someone)

To accompany someone.I decided to string along with my friends when they went to the movie.

To take advantage of an opportunity.I wanted to strike while the iron was hot so I quickly applied for the job.

To become friends with someone.My neighbor finds it easy to strike up a friendship with new people.

To start a conversation with someone.I decided not to strike up a conversation with the man at the bus station.

To do something suitable or pleasing.I believe that my presentation struck the right note at the meeting last night.

To appeal to someone.It did not strike my fancy to go to a restaurant last evening.

To affect someone a certain way.It strikes me as a little silly that the man is planning to buy a new motorcycle.

To seem funny to someone.The comments of my teacher often strike me as funny.

To hit at or attack someone or something.The boy struck out at his friend in the playground.

To fail.We struck out in our attempt to build a new cafeteria in our building.