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not cup of tea

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not someone's cup of tea

not what someone likes or is interested in. I realize a fantasy computer game is not everyone's cup of tea, but this one is amazing.

Usage notes: also used without not: I like suspense in movies. It's my cup of tea.

See also: cup, tea

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