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a touch of
a small amount or quality
A touch of something is a small amount of it or a slight quality of it.
Hear it in real life
Why do you like these curtains?
They give the room a touch of privacy.
The plants give the office a touch of nature.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The plants give the office a touch ‸ nature.
Say: The plants give the office a touch of nature.
Keep “of” after “a touch” when naming the quality or amount.
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How it fits in a sentence.
a touch ofnoun; give something a touch ofnoun
Your turn: say it out loud
The plants give the office a touch of nature.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
a touch of
a small amount or quality
“The plants give the office a touch of nature.”
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