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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Nonetheless, big venues that gather large crowds aren’t every industry leader’s cup of tea.
—John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Sharon, 72, celebrated her husband on his special day by sharing a sweet Instagram photo of him pouring himself a cup of tea.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The Common Mistake People Make When Starting a New Habit
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To start habit stacking, find a habit ingrained in your routine, like washing your face or having a cup of tea, Afkhami said.
—Korin Miller, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
However, drinking more than a cup of tea daily was associated with a higher chance of getting laryngeal cancer — which forms in the larynx, the part of the throat that controls the vocal cords, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Sharon, 72, celebrated her husband on his special day by sharing a sweet Instagram photo of him pouring himself a cup of tea.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The Common Mistake People Make When Starting a New Habit
How to Start Habit Stacking
To start habit stacking, find a habit ingrained in your routine, like washing your face or having a cup of tea, Afkhami said.
—Korin Miller, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
However, drinking more than a cup of tea daily was associated with a higher chance of getting laryngeal cancer — which forms in the larynx, the part of the throat that controls the vocal cords, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Cup of tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cup%20of%20tea. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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