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Cup of Tea - Dictionary Definition

Definition:

noun

1. A small container typically used for drinking tea, usually with a handle and a cylindrical shape.
2. (idiomatic) Something that one enjoys or is particularly skilled at; something that matches one's personal preferences or interests.
3. (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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