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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In the show, Gadd plays Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian working as a bartender, who offers a cup of tea one day to Martha (Gunning), a crying woman.
—Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The open-concept style bathrooms may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Certainly, having activities planned from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Top with Meyer Lemon Sugar Glaze for a cookie version of a cup of tea with fresh lemon.
—Sunset Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Relax, pour a cup of tea, and pat yourself on the back for preparing your family's finances for your new arrival.
—Becky Batcha and Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
When confronted with aches, pains, or stress, many people turn to their favorite cup of tea.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
Another tea protest: An American chemistry professor suggested adding a pinch of salt to create the perfect cup of tea.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
But even if that’s not your cup of tea, finding awe can be simple.
—Julia Carmel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2024
Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The open-concept style bathrooms may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Certainly, having activities planned from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Top with Meyer Lemon Sugar Glaze for a cookie version of a cup of tea with fresh lemon.
—Sunset Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Relax, pour a cup of tea, and pat yourself on the back for preparing your family's finances for your new arrival.
—Becky Batcha and Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
When confronted with aches, pains, or stress, many people turn to their favorite cup of tea.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
Another tea protest: An American chemistry professor suggested adding a pinch of salt to create the perfect cup of tea.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
But even if that’s not your cup of tea, finding awe can be simple.
—Julia Carmel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2024
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