cup of tea

American  

noun

1. a task, topic, person, or object well-suited to a person's experience, taste, or liking.

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Etymology

Origin of cup of tea

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Aunt Melissa runs to the pantry and reappears moments later with a steaming cup of tea.

From Literature

“Willie is the tree growing directly above me. They keep my house together, and keep the missing page safe. Not to mention make the perfect cup of tea.”

From Literature

Mom had heated water in the kettle and poured out three cups of tea.

From Literature

Film and TV has challenges but it's nice to have a trailer and someone to make you cups of tea.

From BBC

"It could be the woman sitting and reading a book, and the man gets her a cup of tea."

From Barron's