strong suit
noun
1
: something in which one excels : forte
details of legislation have never been my strong suit—
Tip O'Neill
Tip O'Neill2
: a long suit containing high cards
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languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Healthy self-expression may not be your strong suit, Virgo.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
Iowa's defense has been its strong suit all season.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
Iowa's defense has been its strong suit all season.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for strong suit
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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