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strong point

British  

noun

  1. something at which one excels; forte

    tactfulness was never his strong point

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strong point Idioms  
  1. Also, strong suit. An area in which someone or something excels, as in That beautiful lobby is the building's strong point, or Writing is her strong suit. The first term was first recorded in 1840; the variant alludes to various card games, in which it signifies the suit with the highest or most cards.


Example Sentences

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Japan’s exports of vehicles were a strong point, rising 11% from a year earlier, while computer chip shipments climbed 14%.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

“Our military officials are of the opinion that the deployment of U.S. aircraft carriers near our region, which makes them accessible, is not a strong point for the U.S.,”

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2023

But his singing voice was an incredibly strong point.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2023

"I believe the unity of our military leadership and our soldiers' trust in each other is a strong point of our army."

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023

Where the high road twisted between two rocky outcrops, they came to the first strong point.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin