not your cup of tea
/nɒt jə ˌkʌp əv ˈtiː/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
not the kind of thing that you like or enjoy
Examples
- 1Thanks for the ticket, but opera is not my cup of tea.
- 2Camping in the rain is not everyone's cup of tea, so bring a book just in case.
- 3Leo loves football, but golf is not his cup of tea, so he's staying at home.
- 4I tried the spicy curry you recommended, but honestly it's not my cup of tea.
- 5If board games are not your cup of tea, you can watch a film with Dad instead.
Grammar
your changes to my, his, everyone's and so on. Usually after be; not stays directly before the possessive.
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