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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Meals might, unfortunately, not be Donaldson’s strong suit.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit (as was the case for his predecessor, Michael Eisner).
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
His mobility was never his strong suit but suffering a torn Achilles last season seems to have really hampered his ability to avoid pressure, leading to more turnovers.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
To just be real with you, being a black man in my family, communication was never a strong suit in our family.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit (as was the case for his predecessor, Michael Eisner).
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
His mobility was never his strong suit but suffering a torn Achilles last season seems to have really hampered his ability to avoid pressure, leading to more turnovers.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
To just be real with you, being a black man in my family, communication was never a strong suit in our family.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for strong suit
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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