Strike up and Strike down

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Strike up verb - Start playing.

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Strike down and strike up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike down" instead a verb "Strike up".

Strike down verb - To put an end to by formal action.

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Strike up and strike down are semantically related. You can use "Strike up" instead a verb "Strike down".

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