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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Players scrambling out of position to chase steals is not his cup of tea.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
To her, the name conjured an image of a lazy breakfast at home on a Sunday, with a hot cup of tea.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Drinking just one cup of tea brewed in a single-serving bag may expose you to billions of microplastic particles — substances that have been linked to a wide variety of health issues, like heart problems, fertility issues, and certain cancers.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Otherwise, park yourself in front of any of the massive windows with a cup of tea (or glass of wine) and admire either the harbor or beach views.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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Fred Katz, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
To her, the name conjured an image of a lazy breakfast at home on a Sunday, with a hot cup of tea.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Drinking just one cup of tea brewed in a single-serving bag may expose you to billions of microplastic particles — substances that have been linked to a wide variety of health issues, like heart problems, fertility issues, and certain cancers.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Otherwise, park yourself in front of any of the massive windows with a cup of tea (or glass of wine) and admire either the harbor or beach views.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Cup of tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cup%20of%20tea. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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