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 Distressed Literary Genre Wall Signs signs are the most charming finishing touch for anyone wanting to give their shelves an authentic, bookish vibe.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The single screen in the rear has a nice touch for Tesla owners: since the service is connected to your Tesla app, the display will pull up your preferred streaming service and saved playlists.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Here's some ways to implement ABQ by leveraging AI for research while reserving the human touch for transformation.
—B.d. Dalton, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The new Alienware look starts with the unique exterior finish, a dark but iridescent blue tint with an unusually soft touch for aluminum.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 26 July 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The single screen in the rear has a nice touch for Tesla owners: since the service is connected to your Tesla app, the display will pull up your preferred streaming service and saved playlists.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Here's some ways to implement ABQ by leveraging AI for research while reserving the human touch for transformation.
—B.d. Dalton, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The new Alienware look starts with the unique exterior finish, a dark but iridescent blue tint with an unusually soft touch for aluminum.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 26 July 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 29 Aug. 2025.
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