Lose your touch

Meaning

No longer be as talented or successful as before.

Usage

Used when people seem to decline in skill.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Touches once used to describe intuitive feel for a craft.

Appears in 19th-century craft lore about fading mastery.