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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In addition to its functionality, the bag is a great finishing touch for a winter outfit — no matter if you're bundled up in a puffer jacket or snow boots. —

Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 That line wasn’t as dominant in terms of possession and on-ice shot share, but the Sabres have needed Cozens and Quinn to find their scoring touch for a while. —

Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Our Reverse Faux Throw is cozy and fluffy—and the easiest extra touch for a holiday makeover. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024 Louédin chose designer cabinet pulls by Viefe as a signature touch for the apartment. —

Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for touch (someone) for (something)

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