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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Those games will likely be close and come down to in-game decision-making, which hasn’t been Cristobal’s strong suit over the years.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Self-discipline isn’t your strong suit as the moon and Mars harmonize, and that’s okay!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Civility was never the Brothers Gallagher’s strong suit.
—Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
As with many tween boys, consideration doesn’t appear to be Khaled’s strong suit.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
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Antonio Morales, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Self-discipline isn’t your strong suit as the moon and Mars harmonize, and that’s okay!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Civility was never the Brothers Gallagher’s strong suit.
—Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
As with many tween boys, consideration doesn’t appear to be Khaled’s strong suit.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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