strong suit

noun

1
: something in which one excels : forte
details of legislation have never been my strong suitTip O'Neill
2
: 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 penalty kill has been one of the B’s strong suits this season but even that was not working on Monday. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 But patience has never been her strong suit. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025 Philadelphia has a tough pass defense, but pressuring the quarterback isn’t its strong suit. J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 Teaching and instruction are your strong suits today. Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strong suit

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of strong suit was in 1742

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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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