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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At under seven ounces and smaller than a paperback book, portability is another strong suit.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Rebounding is also a strong suit.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
Honestly, science and math were never my strong suits until Bill Nye landed in my after-school TV rotation.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
Relaxation isn’t my strong suit.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Rebounding is also a strong suit.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
Honestly, science and math were never my strong suits until Bill Nye landed in my after-school TV rotation.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
Relaxation isn’t my strong suit.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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 9 Jan. 2026.
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