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up alley

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(right) up your alley

(spoken) also (right) down your alley

suited to your abilities or interests Harry knows a lot about computers and software, so this job is right up his 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