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one's cup of tea
/wˈɒnz kˈʌp ɒv tˈiː/
/wˈʌnz kˈʌp ʌv tˈiː/
one's cup of tea
[PHRASE]What is the origin of the idiom "one's cup of tea" and when to use it?
The idiom "one's cup of tea" originated in Britain and is rooted in the cultural significance of tea in British society. Tea is a popular beverage in Britain, and individuals have different preferences for how they like their tea prepared, such as the strength, sweetness, or addition of milk. The idiom metaphorically extends this preference for tea to other aspects of life. The idiom suggests that just as individuals have different preferences for how they like their tea, people have varied likes and dislikes in other aspects of life.
Examples
1. 'Thank you, Bitzer,' said Mrs Sparsit, taking her cup of tea in her hand.
2. For Amy, attending crowded parties is not her cup of tea.
3. For some people, early morning jogging is their cup of tea.
4. 'Cause I've been online schooling my kids since March and that's not my cup of tea.
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