up (one's) street

up (one's) street

Suited to one's interests. I really like Romantic poetry, so this class on John Keats is right up my street. I'm sure Dave can fix your car—mechanical things like that are really up his street.

See also: street, up

up (or right up) your street

well suited to your tastes, interests, or abilities. informal

A North American variant of this expression is up your alley .

See also: street, up