touch (someone) for (something)
idiom
informal British
: to persuade (someone) to give or lend one (an amount of money)
He touched me for ten pounds.
He touched me for a tenner.
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The silicone grip handles on the inner pot are a nice touch for lifting out hot meals without the burn risk, and the steam release switch is quieter and cleaner than expected.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
And even the starting category rooms come with kitchenettes and washer/dryers, a nice touch for guests who’d rather cook for themselves or for extended stays in the city.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
In her high school debut, Esquivel has showcased speed, quickness and touch for Bloom (3-1).
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The silicone grip handles on the inner pot are a nice touch for lifting out hot meals without the burn risk, and the steam release switch is quieter and cleaner than expected.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
And even the starting category rooms come with kitchenettes and washer/dryers, a nice touch for guests who’d rather cook for themselves or for extended stays in the city.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
In her high school debut, Esquivel has showcased speed, quickness and touch for Bloom (3-1).
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Touch (someone) for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch%20%28someone%29%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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