Idiom: right up one’s alley
Meaning
Idiom: right up one’s alley / up one's alley
- an activity someone likes and is good at
- exactly right for someone
- especially suited for someone's interests or abilities
Example sentences
— I hate fixing things but luckily home repair is up my wife’s alley.
— Cooking is right up her alley so she decided to quit her job and open a catering business.
— I would think the school choir would be right up your alley since you sing at church.
— My husband can help. Fixing cars is right up his alley.
— When you said swimming was up your sister's alley I had no idea she won a silver Olympic medal!
— Don't be modest. Search engine optimization is right up your alley and I want you to lead the project for the company.
— I'm not sure what my son will do when he graduates but public speaking is right up his alley.
— We thought taking a tour of Europe would be up our alley but we hated most of our fellow travelers.
— Try snowboarding. I'm sure it will be right up your alley.
— A: Would you like to go with me to see "Wicked?" B: Yes! Broadway musicals are right up my alley!
Synonyms
- (right) down my alley
- right up one's street
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