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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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
The show’s strength with independent makers is one of its strong suits.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
While Bishop, 73, has had minor roles in many films, music is more of his strong suit.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Teaching and instruction are your strong suits today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
The show’s strength with independent makers is one of its strong suits.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
While Bishop, 73, has had minor roles in many films, music is more of his strong suit.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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