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strike a light
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Sense: v.

Synonyms:

illuminate, burn , ignite, light , strike a match, kindle

Sense: Interjection: exclamation of surprise (UK, dated)

Synonyms:

blimey (UK, informal), cor blimey (UK, dated, informal), strewth (UK, AU, informal), good grief (informal), good heavens (dated)

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