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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With almost half a million players checking out the game, there's a lot to like in it but the reliance on Marvel IP and reiteration of popular hero shooter mechanics may not be everyone's cup of tea.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
If family names and trendy baby names for 2025 aren’t buttering your baby bread, perhaps some of the names shared by Redditors in the thread, that seem to take inspiration from food, will be your, well, cup of tea.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
The Caribbean might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but this country wins many hearts and has become the home of thousands of expats.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This portable wooden valet will save their page and hold other essentials, like their glasses and a cup of tea.
—Esther Carlstone, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
If family names and trendy baby names for 2025 aren’t buttering your baby bread, perhaps some of the names shared by Redditors in the thread, that seem to take inspiration from food, will be your, well, cup of tea.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
The Caribbean might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but this country wins many hearts and has become the home of thousands of expats.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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$50
Uncommon Goods
This portable wooden valet will save their page and hold other essentials, like their glasses and a cup of tea.
—Esther Carlstone, SELF, 26 Nov. 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 19 Dec. 2024.
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