Phrase guide
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noun
A field in which, or task at which, one is quite capable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an asset of special worth or utility
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: forte, long suit, metier, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: asset, plus
Narrower terms: green thumb, green fingers
noun
a long suit including high cards
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: long suit
History
Referring to card games in which players may hold more or less of a given suit.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
