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139 - Expression: (To Be) Up One's Alley

American English Podcast

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Up One's Alley

An alley is a small passageway between two buildings or more. It's where many businesses and residential properties leave their trash cans. Since my daughter loves sweets, going to a candy store would be up her alley. The history of this expression dates back to the 1600s.

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