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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The home run from the right side was surely a good sight for Yankee fans, considering the left side is undoubtedly Dominguez's strong suit.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Like his sister, he’s often felt like an outsider in the family—especially since sports have never been his strong suit.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While sports may not be your strong suit, consider forms of exercise that are enjoyable.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
Color is almost always a strong suit of OLEDs, and the S95F is definitely proof of that.
—PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Like his sister, he’s often felt like an outsider in the family—especially since sports have never been his strong suit.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While sports may not be your strong suit, consider forms of exercise that are enjoyable.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
Color is almost always a strong suit of OLEDs, and the S95F is definitely proof of that.
—PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 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 23 May. 2025.
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