cup of tea

• Expression informelle désignant ce qu'une personne aime, préfère ou qui l'intéresse ; souvent utilisée dans des constructions négatives pour indiquer que quelque chose n'est pas du goût de quelqu'un.

An informal expression referring to something that one likes, prefers, or is interested in; often used in negative constructions to indicate something is not to one's taste.

1. A hot beverageA1formal

   A drink made by infusing tea leaves in hot water, typically served in a cup.

   tasse de thé

   • Would you like a cup of tea?
   • She always starts her morning with a cup of tea.
   • He poured himself a cup of tea and sat down.

2. Something one likes or prefersB1informal

   Used to describe something that someone enjoys or is interested in.

   tasse de thé

   • Classical music is not really my cup of tea.
   • Mountain climbing is his cup of tea.
   • Reading science fiction is definitely her cup of tea.