Long Suit

Pronunciation: /lɔŋ sut/

Definitions of long suit

noun a strong or advantageous feature or skill possessed by a person or organization

Example Sentences

A1 Playing cards is my long suit.

A2 Her long suit is cooking delicious meals for her family.

B1 His long suit in the company is his ability to negotiate deals.

B2 The team's long suit is their exceptional communication skills.

C1 His long suit in business is his strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

C2 The company's long suit is their innovative approach to product development.

Examples of long suit in a Sentence

formal His long suit is his ability to analyze complex data and draw insightful conclusions.

informal Her long suit is definitely her sense of humor - she always knows how to make people laugh.

slang When it comes to video games, strategy is my long suit.

figurative Patience is my long suit when dealing with difficult situations.

Grammatical Forms of long suit

• past tense: long suited
• plural: long suits
• comparative: longer suit
• superlative: longest suit
• present tense: long suits
• future tense: will long suit
• perfect tense: has long suited
• continuous tense: is long suiting
• singular: long suit
• positive degree: long suit
• infinitive: to long suit
• gerund: long suiting
• participle: long suited

Origin and Evolution of long suit

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'long suit' originated in card games, specifically in the game of bridge, to describe a hand with a high number of cards in a particular suit.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of card games, 'long suit' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe a strong or dominant quality or attribute in various contexts.