cup of tea
noun phrase
1
: something one likes or excels in
I see already that storytelling isn't my cup of tea—
John Barth
John Barth
also
: a person suited to one's taste
2
: a thing to be reckoned with : matter
poltergeists are a different cup of tea—D. B. W. Lewis
D. B. W. LewisExamples of cup of tea in a Sentence
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Creative consultant Max Hurd’s interior, brim full with clashing colors, patterns, and beloved trinkets, might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the result is a space that perfectly represents him.
—Elizabeth Metcalfe, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Smile 2 may not be every horror fanatic’s cup of tea.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Keep In Mind The honeycomb design may not be everyone's cup of tea, as some may not like being able to feel the pattern.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
However, if those aren't your cup of tea, Shopify integrates with 70 other payment gateways.
—PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Metcalfe, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Smile 2 may not be every horror fanatic’s cup of tea.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Keep In Mind The honeycomb design may not be everyone's cup of tea, as some may not like being able to feel the pattern.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
However, if those aren't your cup of tea, Shopify integrates with 70 other payment gateways.
—PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cup of tea
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“Cup of tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cup%20of%20tea. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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