Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
one's cup of tea
idiom
/wʌnz kʌp əv tiː/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that one likes or prefers.
Examples
- Spending quiet evenings at home is my cup of tea.
- Hiking in the mountains is not really my cup of tea.
- Cooking Italian food is definitely her cup of tea.
Meaning
The expression ‘one’s cup of tea’ refers to a particular interest or preference that someone has. It indicates that a certain activity, event, or object is suited to a person’s tastes or inclinations.
Synonyms
- preferred choice
- one’s fancy
- what one enjoys
- one’s liking
