Magic touch Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

A special ability to do something very well or make things better, as if by magic. It suggests natural talent or skill that impresses others.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and positive, used to praise someone's skill (cooking, fixing things, helping others). Common collocations: 'has the magic touch', 'needs a magic touch'. Not literally about magic. Often said with admiration.

• Spanish: toque mágico
• Portuguese (BR): toque mágico
• Portuguese (PT): toque mágico
• Chinese (Simplified): 神奇的手法 - 魔法般的触感
• Chinese (Traditional): 神奇的手法 - 魔法般的觸感
• Hindi: जादुई स्पर्श
• Arabic: لمسة سحرية
• Bengali: জাদুকরী স্পর্শ - মায়াবী ছোঁয়া
• Russian: волшебное прикосновение - золотые руки
• Japanese: 魔法の手 - 魔法のタッチ
• Vietnamese: bàn tay ma thuật - phép màu
• Korean: 마법의 손길 - 마법 같은 손길
• Turkish: sihirli dokunuş
• Urdu: جادوی چھونا - جادوئی ہاتھ
• Indonesian: sentuhan ajaib

Example Sentences

My grandmother has the magic touch with plants.

basic

If anyone can fix this old radio, it's Joe—he's got the magic touch.

natural

That chef's food always has the magic touch.

basic

The artist gave the painting a magic touch.

basic

Her cookies are amazing; she really gives everything she bakes that magic touch.

natural

The garden looked ordinary until Mia gave it her magic touch.

natural