Meaning

1 senses
  1. (idiomatic, informal)A field in which, or task at which, one is quite capable.

    That area isn't my strong suit, but I can give it a shot.

    starke Seite, Stärke

    си́льная сторона́sílʹnaja storoná

More definitions
  • a long suit including high cards
  • an asset of special worth or utility

Examples

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  1. Giving speeches isn't Tom's strong suit.

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  2. Logic is not his strong suit.

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  3. Logic is not her strong suit.

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  4. Logic is not their strong suit.

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  5. Math isn't exactly my strong suit.

    deMathe ist nicht gerade meine Stärke.

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Translations

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By meaning 1
field in which one is quite capable:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
field in which one is quite capable:

Origin

Referring to card games in which players may hold more or less of a given suit.

Referring to card games in which players may hold more or less of a given suit.

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Forms

plural: strong suits
Singularstrong suit
Pluralstrong suits

regular

Synonyms

7 synonyms
Close in meaning

See also

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