strike a chord

strike a chord
    v 1: create an emotional response; "The music struck a chord
         with the listeners"
    2: refer to or be relevant or familiar to; "I hope this message
       hits home!" [syn: {hit home}, {strike home}, {strike a
       chord}, {strike a note}]
    3: evoke a reaction, response, or emotion; "this writer strikes
       a chord with young women"; "The storyteller touched a chord"
       [syn: {strike a chord}, {touch a chord}]