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Term: Be Right Up Alley

Part of Speech: Idiom

Definition: To be well-suited or perfectly matching one's preferences, interests, or skills.

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Meaning: To be exactly what someone is looking for or enjoys.

Example Sentence: That new action movie is right up my alley! I love thrilling films with lots of explosions.

Related Products: Action Movies

Sense 2: Local Usage

Meaning: To be in close proximity to someone's residence or workplace.

Example Sentence: The new café is right up my alley; I can easily grab a quick coffee on my way to work.

Related Products: Coffee Mugs