Word info

strike a light

Speech parts

1. strike a light - Verb

2. strike a light - Interjection

Meaning

strike a light (third-person singular simple present strikes a light, present participle striking a light, simple past struck a light, past participle struck a light or (rare) stricken a light)

(idiomatic) To create a flame (using a match, flint, etc.).

strike a light

(UK, informal, dated) Expressing surprise.
Cor, strike a light! Did you see him jump into the river?

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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