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Strike a chord
If something strikes a chord it means that it causes a strong emotional reaction or feels meaningful to someone. This idiom often describes an idea, comment, or story that people connect with deeply.The phrase comes from music, where striking a chord means playing several notes together on an instrument. The image later became a metaphor for something that resonates emotionally with a listener.
Her speech about helping the community struck a chord with many people in the audience.
Vanish into thin air
The phrase vanish into thin air means disappearing suddenly without leaving a trace.The keys seemed to vanish into thin air.
Waiting in the wings
Waiting in the wings means being ready to step in when the right moment arrives. A person may stay nearby while someone else is still in the main role.The phrase comes from theater. The wings are the side areas of a stage where actors stand out of view before making their entrance.
A new candidate was already waiting in the wings if the manager decided to leave.