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 casual, girlish Camille in white is the perfect finishing touch for this new style era.
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Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 13 June 2025
However, Mulligan and Mumford lost touch for about 10 years before finding each other again on Facebook.
—Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Don’t forget the Evan Williams Mint Julep mix and this tin sign emblazoned with the recipe, which would be a fun touch for your makeshift bar.
—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
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Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 13 June 2025
However, Mulligan and Mumford lost touch for about 10 years before finding each other again on Facebook.
—Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Don’t forget the Evan Williams Mint Julep mix and this tin sign emblazoned with the recipe, which would be a fun touch for your makeshift bar.
—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
See All Example Sentences for touch (someone) for (something)
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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 1 Jul. 2025.
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