strike the right note

Idioms  

1. Say or do what is especially appropriate, as in She struck the right note when she complimented the new parents on their baby. This expression alludes to playing the correct note on an instrument.

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Example Sentences

A cascading water feature that spills over rocks and gathers in quiet ponds has been engineered and “tuned” to strike the right note of splashing on stones, a delicate balance that could fall into a disruptive fire hose gushing in less attentive hands.

From Seattle Times

But as much as at any point since the March 2020 onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the full dimensions of the outcome seem in doubt as officials try to balance the need to keep pressure on the economy to lower inflation, strike the right note of caution about financial stability, and avoid any missteps that could make investors think things are worse - or better - than they are.

From Reuters

Instead of trying to strike the right note for selling insurance or cars while sales are plummeting, many companies have decided to temporarily cut down or stop advertising altogether.

From Washington Post

Moving the Jackie Robinson statue there and adding one of Sandy Koufax during next season will strike the right note.

From Los Angeles Times

The base has to strike the right note between creamy and icy.

From Washington Post