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.