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September 21, 2016 Word of the Day

a touch of ˈtʌtʃ əv/ idiom
a touch of
ˈtʌtʃ əv/
idiom
The woman is putting on a touch of makeup.
The woman is putting on a touch of makeup.
Definition of A TOUCH OF

: a small amount of (something) : a hint or trace of (something)

  • She noticed a touch of garlic in the sauce.

  • I think I have a touch of the flu.

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