❌ Don't Say
I'm not good at that
✅ Say This Instead
"That's not my strong suit"
Meaning
I lack skill or expertise in that area.
اردو ترجمہ
یہ میرا مضبوط پہلو نہیں ہے
"That's not my strong suit"
Say it out loud — click each circle as you go
Expression Frequency
Very Common
Formality
Both
Authority Score
8/10
📖 Linguistic Context
Idiomatic predicate complement; it follows a linking verb (is/was) to describe a personal limitation.
🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives
📰 Real-World Usage Examples
"During the meeting, Jenna admitted that data analysis is not her strong suit, so she suggested collaborating with the analytics team."
📌 Business context
"The professor noted that while theory is the author's strong suit, the experimental design needed improvement."
📌 Academic context
"When asked to play the guitar, Mark laughed and said, 'Music is not my strong suit, but I love listening.'"
📌 Daily conversation
⚠️ When NOT to Use
Avoid it when you are actually proficient, as it would sound contradictory or self‑deprecating.
💡 Pro Tip
Use it when you want to admit a weakness politely without sounding overly negative.
Daily Life Examples
-
Cooking is not my strong suit, but I try new recipes.
کھانا بنانا میرا مضبوط پہلو نہیں ہے، لیکن میں نئی ترکیبیں آزمانے کی کوشش کرتا ہوں۔ -
Math was never my strong suit, so I got a tutor.
ریاضی میرا مضبوط پہلو نہیں تھا، اس لیے میں نے ٹیوٹر لیا۔ -
Public speaking is not my strong suit, yet I'm practicing.
عوامی البیان میرا مضبوط پہلو نہیں ہے، پھر بھی میں مشق کر رہا ہوں۔
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it correct to say I'm not good at that?
It's understandable but sounds weak; native speakers prefer the idiom.
When should I use That's not my strong suit?
Use it to modestly acknowledge a skill you lack in casual or professional settings.
What does That's not my strong suit mean?
It means the person is not particularly skilled or comfortable with that activity.
Posted on June 19, 2026 · Practice English Daily · More Practice Sentences