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Definition strike a blow for something in British English

strike a blow for something phrase

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1

to do something to help or to support an idea, movement, or group

Example

She has struck a blow for common sense and human decency.

Synonyms and related words
support back get behind
2

to do something to harm or oppose an idea, movement, or group

Example

His main desire was to strike a blow against the communist forces.

Synonyms and related words
oppose go against have/have got against
Definition strike a blow for something in British English