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Region: US | Usage example: That research topic is right up your alley.

Right up your alley

Meaning

Exactly suited to someone's skills or tastes.

Usage

Used when recommending something aligned with interests.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Bowling alleys and lanes, implying a comfortable path.

American idiom from the early 1900s.