strike a blow

• Entreprendre une action qui porte préjudice ou affaiblit un adversaire, un système ou une cause ; souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner un effort significatif contre quelque chose.

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.

   frapper (un coup)

   • 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.

   porter un coup

   • 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.