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I found a role in the TV series BREAKING BAD said "I did have a touch of my stomach". Then I look it up online and the Chinese translation is "a little". So I want to know what know what the exact way to use this phrase. Is it used to describe some materials, a kind of feeling, or both OK?
Thanks a lot in advance.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

rpshI did have a touch of my stomach

No. This is running dialog, and the first sentence was not completed. It's

I did have a touch of ...

Then, another sentence begins with

My stomach ...

Nothing there says "a touch of my stomach".

rpshIs it used to describe some materials, a kind of feeling, or both OK?

With certain diseases: a touch of flu; a touch of bronchitis
With aches and pains: a touch of sciatica; a touch of arthritis
With ingredients, particularly spices: a touch of pepper; a touch of nutmeg
With colors: a touch of red; a touch of blue
With personal traits and emotions: a touch of pride; a touch of anger

Note that all are uncountable.

CJ

Rpsh · Answer

So clearly! Thanks a lot.

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