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.
Examples of touch (someone) for (something) in a Sentence
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Galitzine knows how to touch someone for maximum effect, the gentle-but-firm cupping of Hathaway’s jaw and the smooth caress of her hips.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
If your little one often wakes up hot and uncomfortable, try a mattress protector that’s cool to the touch for extra comfort.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Talk about a smash hit—the cheeky shoes were the perfect whimsical touch for the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
Ferguson and Whiteman kept in touch for more than a year.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Evie Crossbody Bag in Leather This bag’s delicate ditsy floral print is the perfect finishing touch for all your spring looks.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2024
She’s got half her 22 points since the 1:46 mark of the third quarter and Riverdale is starting to slow it down and find a post touch for her on nearly every possession.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Miami rapper Trina wanted Austin’s touch for the launch party of her Honey Jalapeno and Honeydew Cheese Puffs flavors.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
New York CIty's hottest restaurant now boasts an extra personal touch for vino lovers.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
If your little one often wakes up hot and uncomfortable, try a mattress protector that’s cool to the touch for extra comfort.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Talk about a smash hit—the cheeky shoes were the perfect whimsical touch for the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
Ferguson and Whiteman kept in touch for more than a year.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Evie Crossbody Bag in Leather This bag’s delicate ditsy floral print is the perfect finishing touch for all your spring looks.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2024
She’s got half her 22 points since the 1:46 mark of the third quarter and Riverdale is starting to slow it down and find a post touch for her on nearly every possession.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Miami rapper Trina wanted Austin’s touch for the launch party of her Honey Jalapeno and Honeydew Cheese Puffs flavors.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
New York CIty's hottest restaurant now boasts an extra personal touch for vino lovers.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
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