strong suit

/strɔŋ sut/
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Other forms: strong suits

Definitions of strong suit
  1. noun
    an asset of special worth or utility
    synonyms: forte, long suit, metier, speciality, specialty, strength, strong point
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    types:
    green fingers, green thumb
    a special ability to make plants grow
    type of:
    asset, plus
    a useful or valuable quality
  2. noun
    a long suit including high cards
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    type of:
    long suit
    in a hand, the suit having the most cards
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