Meaning of "lost his touch"

[nemo]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #62 "Losing It (2)", question 5

Despite his great age we realized that he'd not lost his ......... because he was still able to deliver a wonderful speech.

(a) feel
(b) contact
(c) touch
(d) feeling

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #62 "Losing It (2)", answer 5

Despite his great age we realized that he'd not lost his touch because he was still able to deliver a wonderful speech.

Correct answer: (c) touch

Your answer was: correct
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What's "lost his touch" really mean?

thanx
nemo lee

[Alan]

Hi nemo lee,

Touch in this sentence has the idea of special gift or ability. In the sentence it refers to the special ability to deliver a good speech. It is often used when you are talking about the influence someone has over others, especially over an audience as with good actors, singers and performers in general.

Alan
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