Phrase guide

strike someone's fancy

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To attract or appeal to someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Some of the china ornaments in the gift shop struck my fancy.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: take someone's fancy, catch someone's fancy

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

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  • Finnish: miellyttää — Translations