strike an attitude

idiomPart ofattitude

strike an attitude — idiom

1. to suddenly stand or sit in a clear, dramatic body position so that people watch

1.idiom
Definition

to suddenly stand or sit in a clear, dramatic body position so that people watching will see a strong feeling — often used in theatre, photographs, or when someone is showing off.

Example

The young actor struck an attitude of deep sorrow at the end of Act Two.

Nina struck a confident attitude before the photographer pressed the button.