a touch of
idiom
: 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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Deep red hues are trending in fashion, but the rich color also imbues some depth with a touch of holiday joy.
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Roll the whole thing to form a musubi and seal it with a touch of water.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
Married with the sweetness of roasted butternut squash, a touch of bitter radicchio, and salty Parmesan, the collards become a fresh side dish perfect for cutting through the richness of casseroles, roasts, and other entrees.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
That work must be conducted with a touch of humility.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Roll the whole thing to form a musubi and seal it with a touch of water.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
Married with the sweetness of roasted butternut squash, a touch of bitter radicchio, and salty Parmesan, the collards become a fresh side dish perfect for cutting through the richness of casseroles, roasts, and other entrees.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
That work must be conducted with a touch of humility.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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