Which should you use, strike a chord or strike a cord? A chord is a group of three or more musical notes played at the same time. To strike a chord with someone means to cause someone to feel an emotion. A cord is a rope or string made of twisted threads. To strike a cord is incorrect.
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The quote strikes a cord with me.
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| Correct: |
The quote strikes a chord with me.
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