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not one's cup of tea

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not one's cup of tea
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Date: Feb 16 2012

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

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“I could try to play more good guy parts, but it’s not my cup of tea.”

- Actor Mark Wahlberg on playing a bad boy in most of his movies. (Us Weekly)

“我可以尝试扮演更多正面角色,但这并不是我的擅长。”
- 演员马克·沃尔伯格 (Mark Wahlberg) 谈论在其大多数电影中出演反面角色。

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

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not one’s preference, not something one really enjoys

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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The British love their tea. So it isn’t surprising to hear an English expression that uses tea. And it’s not just the British who use the expression not my cup of tea. Even though most Americans prefer coffee over tea, they’ll still say something is not their cup of tea if they don’t like it. An American might even say that tea is not his cup of tea!

Since many English people love tea, a cup of tea came to mean something pleasant and enjoyable. So something that is not your cup of tea is something that you don’t find enjoyable. It’s something you do not like or prefer.

The actor Mark Wahlberg may not be a tea drinker, but he still uses the expression not my cup of tea to talk about the kind of characters he prefers playing in movies. Wahlberg doesn’t like playing characters who are too perfect or nice. That’s just not his cup of tea. He would rather play bad boys or tough guys. You could say the characters he likes to play aren’t like tea at all, because they aren’t pleasant, easy-going or cozy. They’re more like a strong shot of whiskey.

What kinds of movies, hobbies, activities or foods are not your cup of tea?

Examples

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“Baseball is not my cup of tea. I’d rather watch basketball.”

“Mark needs to lose weight, but exercising is not his cup of tea.”

“Some people like musicals, but they are not my cup of tea.”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

Something that's not in accord with one's liking or taste.
by candycandice
goodmahsa not one's chosen or preferred thing
by goodmahsa
Fateme.A "It's not my cup of tea" means "I don't like it."
by Fateme.A
Buttafly Something not to your liking. You could also say: "It's not my thing"
by Buttafly
Julissita It is not my favorite thing to do.
by Julissita

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friendlover

Turkey

You are right about our first comment snoopyboy. I am impressed :)


I like your style.


08:56 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

you come between me and my postings on here… I’ll twist more than just words , Butta I swear : )


 

08:52 PM Feb 16 2012 |

snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

you said you were surprised to see me “active”


I don’t know …my turn to ask you


what did you mean by that

08:48 PM Feb 16 2012 |

snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

: )


were you plotting against me , Butta


I have a spare account , just in case I get banned for you information

08:44 PM Feb 16 2012 |

snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

Everybody please welcome, the one and only Buttafly : )


 

08:40 PM Feb 16 2012 |

snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

Here’s my method Friendlover : ) ( yeah! the secret weapon..finally  being revealed )


before I even write something, I try to draw a mental picture in my mind. I weigh all of my sentences, filter all the negative energy they might have in them. All the mixed signals people might draw from them are either dampen or discarded. you have to be careful, when you post stuff on here., because you’re dealing with people from different culture, creed and ages.So if you follow me closely you’ll see that I try my best to keep a neutral status on here. It has nothing to do with cleverness or gift, it’s just my  humorous imagination and respect to others that are at work here, Friendlover.


I remember the first comments we had friendlover, you wanted to buy a gift for a female friend but you didn’t want her to think you were flirting with her.. see ?


I keep an open  eye on everyone in here.


: )


 

08:34 PM Feb 16 2012 |

friendlover

Turkey

Kotlesya, you are right.


We gain knowledge. But there is something. I can’t keep snoopyboy’s words in my mind, I think they (especially some of them) are hard to remember. 


Snoopyboy, do you have specific method or are you just more clever than me? :))

08:22 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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 julito

julito

Argentina

fateme, sweet dreams.!!

08:20 PM Feb 16 2012 |

snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

I’m not a desperate loner, Julito. : )


I happen to have a normal life, just like you and other people on here, guess what I even have a job : )


. But during my freetimes at work, i like to embark in a journey where I can unwind , kick my feet up  and share my thoughts with the world

08:19 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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Fateme.A

Fateme.A

New Zealand

Hey guys it’s about 12 AM here and I’m sleepy.


Have a nice time and see you soon :)

08:18 PM Feb 16 2012 |

kotlesya

kotlesya

Belarus

I got so many sweet comments today from all of you. I’m quite felicific tonight. 


I got a charge from you :) 


See you again and I’m looking forward to meet you all. 


Take careSmile

08:17 PM Feb 16 2012 |

snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

I think I bring more imagination than knowledge to tell you the truth. : )


 


 

08:14 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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 julito

julito

Argentina

i can see Snoopy playing a guitar and singing at the moon. :)))))  

08:13 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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kotlesya

kotlesya

Belarus

friendlover exactly!!! Even google can’t translate the super complicated words from Snoopyboy.


Who is gain knowledge we or he??? Of course we! :)

08:12 PM Feb 16 2012 |

Fateme.A

Fateme.A

New Zealand

kotlesya I’ll take your advice. Thank you :)

08:11 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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kotlesya

kotlesya

Belarus

No, no, no you can’t be dim and dark. It is just impossible!!!


There is not only knowledge there is a communication and warmth. 


I sure you share your baggage of knowledges with us.

08:10 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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friendlover

Turkey

Kotlesya,


Again you are not alone. I also spent a very long time while reading Snoopyboy’s first comment. And sometimes feel really tired looking at dictionary.  E>ven google cannot translate some of his words.


08:10 PM Feb 16 2012 |

snoopyboy

snoopyboy

Antarctica

Lesya, I’m a moon. what you see is just a reflection of the sun that you guys are to me, without you I’m dim and dark. I owe it all to many of you here I’m nothing without the rays of knowledge you guys have anointed me with


: )

08:06 PM Feb 16 2012 |

kotlesya

kotlesya

Belarus

Fateme. A, please don’t worry :) Just read some comments of people and you will see how many mistakes they do. They don’t care about it. Feel free :)

08:05 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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Fateme.A

Fateme.A

New Zealand

hahaha I fully agree with Kotlesya


(about the impression)

08:03 PM Feb 16 2012 |

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