strong suit
Americannoun
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Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
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Also called strong point. one's most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; forte.
Patience is not his strong suit.
Etymology
Origin of strong suit
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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My strong suit is development so I’m ready for this.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Straightforward storytelling was never the strong suit of the show, which relied very much on Mr. Murphy’s charisma and that of his co-stars, notably Sophie Rundle, who plays sister Ada Shelby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
And foreign policy is not generally considered the strong suit of Labour's main current foe, Reform UK.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
In his video, Rourke admitted the business end of his business has never been his strong suit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Did I mention that subtlety is not my mother’s strong suit?
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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