Opinions & arguments

not be for someone

not suit someone's tastes

To not be suitable for or appealing to someone because it does not match their preferences.

B1 very common mostly spoken

expression

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How did you find the overnight train?

Honestly, it wasn't for me. I couldn't sleep.

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Big music festivals are not for me because I prefer quieter venues.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: Big music festivals aren't for my preference.

Say: Big music festivals aren't for me.

Use “not for me” to say something does not suit your preferences.

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How it fits in a sentence.

something is not for me; something was not for me

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Big music festivals are not for me because I prefer quieter venues.

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not be for someone

not suit someone's tastes

“Big music festivals are not for me because I prefer quieter venues.”

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