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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Performers Bryan Jager, Jarrett Poore, Rachel Hope Ihasz and Marissa Volpe have the perfect touch for this and just enough characterization to raise the comic level — Jager is the fanatic, Poore the worrywart, Volpe the diva and Ihasz the trickster. —Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024