strong suit

noun

1. Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
2. Also called strong point. one's most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; forte:

   Patience is not his strong suit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strong suit¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Idioms and Phrases

see strong point .

Example Sentences

Diplomacy was never my strong suit and my working life has been a struggle.

From Salon

Public speaking, whether for social media or to a room full of supporters, isn’t Gascón’s strong suit.

From Los Angeles Times

Defense was supposed to be the strong suit for the Browns, but that hasn’t been enough to carry them.

From Los Angeles Times

Vance, perhaps recognizing charisma isn't his strong suit, spoke briefly before bringing up a series of local citizens ready to blame Mexicans for their familial tragedies of drug addiction.

From Salon

Preservation has never been a strong suit for Los Angeles, where landmarks and neighborhoods have been torn down or repurposed with fleeting regard.

From Los Angeles Times