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 attention that Shelton pays to detail is something first baseman Josh Bell, who was with Shelton in Pittsburgh in 2020, pointed out as one of Shelton’s strong suits.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Trump is facing record-low approval ratings amid the war, particularly on the economy, which has typically been his strong suit.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 May 2026
My strong suit is the short sentence.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Onwenu is big and strong, but speed and agility aren’t necessarily his strong suits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Trump is facing record-low approval ratings amid the war, particularly on the economy, which has typically been his strong suit.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 May 2026
My strong suit is the short sentence.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Onwenu is big and strong, but speed and agility aren’t necessarily his strong suits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.
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