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 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
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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
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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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