strike a chord

Verb

• evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
  • this writer strikes a chord with young women
    
  • The storyteller touched a chord
    

• refer to or be relevant or familiar to
  • I hope this message hits home!
    

• create an emotional response
  • The music struck a chord with the listeners
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  touch a chord , hit home , strike home , strike a note