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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.

Origin:
1860–65
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strong suit  
n.  
  1. A quality, activity, or skill in which a person excels: Foreign policy was the President's strong suit.

  2. Games A long suit in a card game such as bridge that contains high cards.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Idioms & Phrases

strong suit

see strong point.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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