strike a blow for

Meaning

1. strike a blow for / against / at sth

   to do sth in support of / against a belief, principle, etc.

   He felt that they had struck a blow for democracy.

In the movies · 2

• we will strike such a blow as'll make their hearts faint and fearful.The Golden Compass2007
• -I want to strike the blow myself. -Darling, seriously.Deathtrap1982

Learn it in full scenes

• Deathtrap1982
  • Sidney's Play Flops on Opening Night
  • Sidney Rants About Being Written Out
  • Sidney Plots to Steal a Play

From the same entry

• be struck by
• strike a balance
• strike a bargain
• strike fear, into heart
• strike gold
• strike it rich
• strike lucky
• strike a pose attitude
• strike while the iron is hot
• within striking distance
• strike a chord
• drive a hard bargain