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Noun cup of tea has 1 sense
- cup of tea, bag, dish - an activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish"
--1 is a kind of activity
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Cup of Tea - Dictionary Definition
Definition:
noun
- A small container typically used for drinking tea, usually with a handle and a cylindrical shape.
- (idiomatic) Something that one enjoys or is particularly skilled at; something that matches one's personal preferences or interests.
- (idiomatic, British) A person who is to one's liking; someone who suits one's tastes or preferences.
Examples:
noun (sense 1):
- She sipped her tea from a delicate porcelain cup.
- He placed the cup of tea on the saucer.
idiom (sense 2):
- As an artist, painting landscapes is really my cup of tea.
- Reading mystery novels is not her cup of tea, she prefers historical romance.
idiom (sense 3):
- John is a great companion, we have similar interests, he's definitely my cup of tea.
- She's charming and intelligent, a real cup of tea for any man.
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