“Not my cup of tea”

Definition

Not something one likes or enjoys.

Examples

Examples

“This situation is a good example of "Not my cup of tea".”

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What does "Not my cup of tea" mean?
"Not my cup of tea" means not something one likes or enjoys..
How do you use "Not my cup of tea" in a sentence?
Example: "This situation is a good example of "Not my cup of tea"."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Not my cup of tea"?
Не то, что человеку нравится. / Այն չէ, ինչ մարդը սիրում կամ վայելում է։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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