strike a blow

• القيام بفعل يلحق الضرر أو يضعف الخصم أو النظام أو القضية؛ ويستخدم غالباً مجازياً للإشارة إلى جهد كبير ضد شيء ما.

To take action that damages or weakens an opponent, system, or cause; often used figuratively to mean making a significant effort against something.

1. Hit physicallyB2formal

   To hit someone or something with force.

   توجيه ضربة

   • The boxer struck a blow to his opponent's jaw.
   • He struck a blow against the wall in frustration.
   • The knight struck a mighty blow with his sword.

2. Take action againstB2formal

   To take action that harms or damages something, often used figuratively.

   توجيه ضربة

   • The new law strikes a blow against corruption.
   • The protest struck a blow for workers' rights.
   • The scandal struck a blow to the company's reputation.