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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While McMechan’s strong suit is looking at the bigger picture, Jimenez finds humor in the details.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And assessing the dangers of over-the-counter products is not the strong suit of local governments.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And assessing the dangers of over-the-counter products is not the strong suit of local governments.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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