Not somebody’s cup of tea

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Indicates a personal preference or taste that differs from others.

Soccer is popular, but it's not my cup of tea.

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A gentle, polite way to say you don't enjoy something without offending others.

Thanks for the invite, but opera is not really my cup of tea.

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Expresses a lack of interest in participating in a certain activity.

They're playing chess, but it's not my cup of tea.

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