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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—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Katy Perry Evie Sling-Back Ballet Flats $89 at Amazon
If heels aren’t your strong suit, go for these square-toe ballet flats.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Cooper didn’t push back much, but that’s never really been Cooper’s strong suit.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
Play/Pause Button Pause Nostalgia is not our strong suit at WIRED.
—Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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