cup of tea
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cup of tea
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"The work was certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but I protected a part of society from some very dangerous people, and I think I did a good job," he says.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
While vast clouds of flying bugs might not be everyone's cup of tea, scientists have been delighted to find that the Bogongs are back.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
I’ll make me a big cup of tea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“In school, I was a complete idiot,” said Hopkins, sitting comfortably with a cup of tea and a plate of Fig Newtons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Felix turned to see her sitting in a high-back maroon chair and sipping a cup of tea.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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