cup of tea
noun phrase
1
: something one likes or excels in
I see already that storytelling isn't my cup of tea—
John Barth
John Barth
also
: a person suited to one's taste
2
: a thing to be reckoned with : matter
poltergeists are a different cup of tea—D. B. W. Lewis
D. B. W. LewisExamples of cup of tea in a Sentence
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The casita style home balances a brightly colored exterior with a peaceful garden, koi pond, and waterfall—perfect for finding quiet with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 3 Feb. 2025
The casita style home balances a brightly colored exterior with a peaceful garden, koi pond, and waterfall—perfect for finding quiet with a cup of tea or coffee.
—Adrienne Jordan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
The chaos and jeopardy of a basketball-style affair might not be their cup of tea.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Lorne Michaels' approach as the leader of Saturday Night Live might not be everyone's cup of tea.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for cup of tea
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“Cup of tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cup%20of%20tea. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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