strike a blow

idiomatic figuratively

Japanese Meaning

一撃を加える、攻撃を成功させることを示す。 / （比喩的に）支持や防衛、あるいは妨害・損害を与えるための行動をとることを示す。

During the training session, she managed to strike a blow that knocked the target off the shelf.

訓練の最中、彼女は標的を棚から落とすほどの一撃を与えることができた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To hit; to successfully land a hit.

His opponent danced and dodged so nimbly that he couldn’t strike a blow.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) To do something to support or defend (for) or to hinder or harm (at / against) something.

The Supreme Court ruling struck a blow for gender equality.

strikes a blow

（ present singular third-person ）

striking a blow

（ participle present ）

struck a blow

（ past ）

struck a blow

（ participle past ）

stricken a blow

（ participle past rare ）