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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The Packers’ kickoff coverage has been their strong suit on special teams, relatively speaking.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In his video, Rourke admitted the business end of his business has never been his strong suit.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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
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Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In his video, Rourke admitted the business end of his business has never been his strong suit.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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