cup of tea

Example Sentences

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Carrick met Sir Jim Ratcliffe for a cup of tea and a casual chat last week.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Or it turns out living abroad isn’t your cup of tea after all.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Horror isn’t my cup of tea, and I do my best to steer clear of feminine rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He smiled at me over his cup of tea, and then reached for the newspaper on the arm of his chair.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier