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Not My Bag 

To not be of someone's 'thing,' interest, taste or expertise. A polite way of saying that you have no interest whatsoever in what is being suggested or discussed. Can also be used in admitting ignorance of a certain subject.

Compare 'bag' to cup of tea. Perhaps derived from 'bag of tea.'
1. Guy: Want to come to the body building show with me this Sunday?
Gal: Uh, no, that's not my bag.

2. Fellow: Do you know any jazz clubs around here?
Buddy: Sorry, that's not really my bag.
Not My Bag by audiomasochist October 28, 2013
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that’s not my bag

An informal, often British way of saying “that’s not really my thing”. Thought to be derived from the cult movie series “Austin Powers
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NOT IN MY BAG 

This phrase is used to describe the state of a ambitious individual who hasn't reached his full potential yet, though already being outstanding. Implying there's a lot more to his potential.
"Tyler, you're the MVP of the season, what's more to come?"
"Man, i'm feeling grateful for what's been done but i got a lot more to my potential, i'm not in my bag yet."