up (one's) alley


up (one's) alley

Suited to one's interests. I really like Romantic poetry, so this class on John Keats is right up my alley. I'm sure Dave can fix your car—mechanical things like that are really up his alley.See also: alley, up

up one's alley

see under right up one's alley. See also: alley, up

up (one's) alley

Informal Compatible with one's interests or qualifications: an assignment that is right up your alley.See also: alley, up