to be likely to seriously damage or destroy something important
to make a sudden violent or illegal attack on someone or something
to try to hit or kick something such as a ball with your hand, foot, or a piece of sports equipment
to try to hit someone or something with your hand or a weapon
He struck at me several times but never hurt me.
He struck wildly at the ball and missed completely.
The rebels struck at government camps that night.
This scandal strikes at the heart of the company’s role as a responsible employer.
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There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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