Definition of up someone's street
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: suited to one's tastes or abilities
I love books, so volunteering at the library is up my street.
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“Up someone's street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20someone%27s%20street. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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