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
Examples of strong suit in a Sentence
languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson‘s knack for casting is one of his (many) strong suits as a creator.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2025
Communication has never been Harris’ strong suit.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Trader Joe’s Mums Arrangements If keeping plants alive isn't your strong suit, no worries—you’ll also find an abundance of mums in floral arrangements at Trader Joe’s this season.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Maybe words aren’t his strong suit.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2025
Communication has never been Harris’ strong suit.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Trader Joe’s Mums Arrangements If keeping plants alive isn't your strong suit, no worries—you’ll also find an abundance of mums in floral arrangements at Trader Joe’s this season.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Maybe words aren’t his strong suit.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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