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As a rule, I am lazy and prefer to avoid anything resembling work, and research feels like work, as opposed to my strong suit, which is sitting around making things up.
Arthur Phillips

Meaning of "strong suit" in the English dictionary

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STRONG SUIT

strong
strong breeze
strong drink
strong force
strong gale
strong interaction
strong meat
strong nuclear force
strong nuclear interaction
strong point
strong waters
strong-arm
strong-eye dog
strong-minded
strong-mindedly
strong-mindedness
strong-willed
strongbox
stronghold
strongish

WORDS THAT END LIKE STRONG SUIT

bathing suit
birthday suit
business suit
diving suit
dress suit
follow suit
jogging suit
jump suit
leisure suit
long suit
lounge suit
major suit
sailor suit
suit
sweat suit
swimming suit
three-piece suit
trouser suit
union suit
wet suit
zoot suit

Synonyms and antonyms of strong suit in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «strong suit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STRONG SUIT

Find out the translation of strong suit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of strong suit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «strong suit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

特长
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

punto fuerte
570 millions of speakers

English

strong suit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मजबूत सूट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دعوى قوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сильная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ponto forte
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শক্তিশালী মামলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

point fort
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Saman yang kukuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

starke Seite
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

強み
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강점
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kuwat setelan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phù hợp mạnh mẽ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வலுவான வழக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मजबूत खटला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Güçlü takım
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

abito forte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mocną stroną
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сильна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

costum de puternic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ισχυρό κοστούμι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sterk pak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

starka sida
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

strong suit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of strong suit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STRONG SUIT»

The term «strong suit» is regularly used and occupies the 97.232 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about strong suit

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10 QUOTES WITH «STRONG SUIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word strong suit.
1
James Van Der Beek
I was dyslexic, so math and formulas were not necessarily my strong suit.
2
Michael Chiklis
Patience has never been my strong suit.
3
Jerry Garcia
Our strong suit is what we do, and our audience.
4
Cam Gigandet
Idling is not my strong suit.
5
Jennifer Lee
You know, search has never been a strong suit of Facebook.
6
Colm Meaney
As an actor, my background is in the theater and I feel that my strong suit is period work, but I actually didn't do much of it at all, until the last three or four years. I'm loving it!
7
Evan Peters
I would love to do comedy. I think I'm funny and that comedy is my strong suit, at least in real life. I have yet to prove myself in the movies, but I'd love to get the opportunity to do that.
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Arthur Phillips
As a rule, I am lazy and prefer to avoid anything resembling work, and research feels like work, as opposed to my strong suit, which is sitting around making things up.
9
James Wolpert
I really look forward to putting on a record. I love writing music and think that may be my strong suit even more than singing. I can't wait to take that music on tour and share it with as many people as I can.
10
Adam Yauch
I feel that working with the camera and editing it is actually my strong suit.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STRONG SUIT»

Discover the use of strong suit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to strong suit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pantologia: A New Cyclopaedia, Comprehending a Complete ...
If you hold a strong suit and but few trumps, rather force your adversaries than lead trumps, unless you are strong in the other suits likewise. 5. Be sure to make the odd trick, when in your power. 6. Always consider the scores, and play ...
‎1813
2
Pantologia. A new (cabinet) cyclopædia, by J.M. Good, O. ...
For it will give you a chance of making a small trump. Gtutrat ruin. — 1. Be very cautious how you change suits, and let no artifice of the adversary iaduceyou to it . 2. Keep a commanding card to bring in your strong suit when the trumps are out,  ...
John Mason Good, Olinthus Gilbert Gregory, 1813
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Enquire Within Upon Everything: To which is Added Enquire ...
Having ace and king, play the ace and return the king, because you should not keep the command of vour partner's strong suit. ii. Having ace and queen, play the ace, and return the queen; for, although it may prove better in some cases to put ...
Robert Kemp Philp, 1869
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Precision Simplified: For 2/1 Game Force Players
3♧ minimum, 1 top suit honor (BAD/WEAK Hand and BAD/STRONG Suit) 3♢ minimum, 2 top suit honors (BAD/WEAK Hand and GOOD/STRONG Suit) 3♥ maximum, 1 top suit honor (GOOD/ STRONG Hand and BAD/WEAK Suit) 3♤ maximum, ...
Neil H. Timm (Ph. D.), Neil H. Timm, 2011
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal ...
Also, with a strong sequence in the strong suit, it is best to lead one of the sequence first, lest the adversaries win with a very small card. The following are the principal leads from sequences : From ace, king, queen — lead king, then queen.
‎1868
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Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge
Also, with a strong sequence in the strong suit, it is best to lead one of the sequence first, lest the adversaries win with a very small card. The following are the principal leads from sequences : From ace, king, queen — lead king, then queen.
‎1868
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Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge ...
Also, with a strong sequence in the strong suit, it is best to lead one of the sequence first, lest the adversaries win with a very small card. The following are the principal leads from sequences : From ace, king, queen — lead king, then queen.
Ephraim Chambers, 1870
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2/1 Game Force a Modern Approach: For Beginning and ...
3♧ minimum, 1 top suit honor (BAD/WEAK Hand and BAD/STRONG Suit) 3♢ minimum, 2 top suit honors (BAD/WEAK Hand and GOOD/STRONG Suit) 3♥ maximum, 1 top suit honor (GOOD/STRONG Hand and BAD/WEAK Suit) 3♤ maximum, ...
Neil H Timm Ph D, Neil H. Timm, 2011
9
Wait-A-Minute Bridge
show the strength of the opening hand and the opening suit, according to the following table: 3♢ Weak Hand, Strong Suit 3♥ Strong Hand, Weak Suit 3♤ Strong Hand, Strong Suit DOPI may be used, as with Jacoby Step Responses or  ...
David Stevens, 2010
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Hoyle's Improved Edition of the Rules for Playing ...
If a suit is led, of which Ihavo none, and there is a great probability that my partner has not the best of that suit. in order to deceive the adversary. l throw away my strong suit; but to clear up doubts to my partner when he has the lead, I throw ...
Edmond Hoyle, 1853

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STRONG SUIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term strong suit is used in the context of the following news items.
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Carly Fiorina claims foreign policy as her strong suit: 'I don't do photo …
Carly Fiorina speaks at the Roast and Ride fundraising event hosted by freshman Senator Joni Ernst in Boone, Iowa, on Saturday. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
Dining review: Sushi is, appropriately, the strong suit of Arctic Sushi
The little log building that sits modestly in the shadow of the (relatively) majestic Captain Cook Hotel and the downtown courthouses has always intrigued me. «Alaska Dispatch News, May 15»
3
Strong Suit's founder lands on fast track
Davidson was pretty sure he'd recently visited the factory that manufactures his Strong Suit line, but that might have come during a previous 10-day stretch that ... «Washington Times, May 15»
4
Diaper duty isn't Nick Kroll's strong suit
Nick Kroll. Comedian. Actor. Writer. Rich man's son. Amy Poehler's love. Classy schools — Rye Country Day; Georgetown U. TV's Rodney Ruxin from “The ... «Page Six, Apr 15»
5
Strong Suit Clothing Company Dressed for Success With Million …
Did you know a Little Rock company that designs and makes tailored suits for men recently raised $1 million and will soon have its line in Nordstrom? And that's ... «Arkansas Business Online, Mar 15»
6
Grammys 2015 Men's Fashion
... Grammys Red Carpet's Strong Suit. One thing that can always brighten up our day is a healthy dose of suit porn provided by a few of our favorite celebrities. «POPSUGAR, Feb 15»
7
How Paid Sick Leave Emerged as a Democratic Strong Suit
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy at the in Washington DC on Feb. 26, 2011. Malloy's campaign for governor showed Washington what it looks like to champion ... «National Journal, Jan 15»
8
'Maybe math wasn't my strong suit,' Finance Minister Ross Wiseman …
What began as a serious, back-and-forth debate in Newfoundland and Labrador's legislature over the establishment of new electoral boundaries ended in a few ... «CBC.ca, Jan 15»
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Spartan Backcheck: Shootouts a strong suit for MSU
EAST LANSING – Each week during the season, we'll look back at the Michigan State hockey team's previous weekend performances and top players, and we'll ... «Lansing State Journal, Jan 15»
10
Designer spotlight: Strong Suit's Jamie Davidson
rings up at $625, so the Strong Suit man can be dressed from the holidays through wedding season. The accessible pricing, young bent, and attention to detail ... «Atlanta Magazine, Dec 14»

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