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Lose your touch

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

To become less able to do something you used to do well.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. After months without baking, I wondered whether I had lost my touch.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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To become less able to do something you used to do well.
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Lose your touch — To become less able to do something you used to do well.

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To become less able to do something you used to do well.

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When to use it

Use it conversationally when a familiar skill seems weaker than before. It is often used lightly about a temporary drop in performance.

More examples in context

  • She has not lost her touch; the new poster looks excellent.
  • He joked that he was losing his touch after misjudging two easy shots.

Usage note

“Lose your touch” concerns skill. “Lose touch with someone” means stop communicating with them, which is a different expression.

A short conversation

A: I have not played chess for years. I may have lost my touch.
B: Let us try a friendly game and see.
A: A little practice might bring it back.

One more practice question

What does “She has not lost her touch as a designer” mean?

A. She has stopped communicating with every other designer.
B. She is still able to design well.

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B. The possessive her touch refers to her skill, which remains strong.

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