as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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College sports and baseball are not among my strong suits.
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Social graces, making friends, fitting in, feeling comfortable in my own skin — never my strong suits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Minimalism has never been my strong suit, and this time the situation was dire — I was only allowed to bring a small backpack.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024
In addition to your regular coursework, consider getting a head start on standardized test prep, particularly if test-taking is not your strong suit.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Social graces, making friends, fitting in, feeling comfortable in my own skin — never my strong suits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Minimalism has never been my strong suit, and this time the situation was dire — I was only allowed to bring a small backpack.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024
In addition to your regular coursework, consider getting a head start on standardized test prep, particularly if test-taking is not your strong suit.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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