Alex loves reading, so the job in the bookshop is right up his alley.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
down one's alley — • down one s alley • up one s alley suited to one s tastes and abilities Computers are down his alley so I am sure that he will be interested in taking the job. something one is good at or enjoys Computer programming is right up his alley and he… … Idioms and examples
up one's alley — • down one s alley • up one s alley suited to one s tastes and abilities Computers are down his alley so I am sure that he will be interested in taking the job. something one is good at or enjoys Computer programming is right up his alley and he… … Idioms and examples
down — 1 /daUn/ adverb 1 from above towards a lower place or position: David bent down to tie his shoelace. | The sun beat down on their heads all day long. 2 at a lower place or position than usual: You can t cross here, the bridge is down. 3 at or… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
alley — al|ley [ˈæli] n also alleyway [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: alee, from aler to go , from Latin ambulare; AMBLE] 1.) a narrow street between or behind buildings, not usually used by cars ▪ The alley led to the railway bridge. ▪ She found … Dictionary of contemporary English
alley — noun (C) 1 a narrow street between or behind buildings 2 right up/down sb s alley AmE very suitable for someone: The job sounds right up your alley. see also: blind alley, bowling alley … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
alley — alley1 /al ee/, n., pl. alleys. 1. a passage, as through a continuous row of houses, permitting access from the street to backyards, garages, etc. 2. a narrow back street. 3. a walk, as in a garden, enclosed with hedges or shrubbery. 4. Bowling.… … Universalium
up/down one's alley — If something is (right) up or down your alley, it is exactly the sort of thing that will suit your tastes or abilities. Alex loves reading, so a job in a bookshop is right up his alley … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
down\ one's\ alley — • down one s alley • up one s alley adj. phr. slang Suited to your tastes and abilities; what you like or like to do. Baseball is right down Jim s alley. Compare: cup of tea … Словарь американских идиом
Down Beat Bear — Tom and Jerry series The title card of Down Beat Bear. Directed by … Wikipedia
down one's alley — or[up one s alley] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Suited to your tastes and abilities; what you like or like to do. * /Baseball is right down Jim s alley./ Compare: CUP OF TEA … Dictionary of American idioms
