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 pair lost touch for years before reconnecting in 2018, leading to a whirlwind romance.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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A cap embroidered with their furball’s face is a stylish finishing touch for the person who spends their weekends in dad hats.
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The device also supports the new Apple Pencil Pro, which is a nice touch for the Mini-toting artists out there, and comes with 128GB of storage in the base model rather than 64GB.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
For Lauren Santo Domingo, Surratt’s lash tint is just the right touch for daily wear without appearing too made up.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2024
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Mod Paws Custom Embroidered Pet Cap Courtesy of brand
15/29
Mod Paws Custom Embroidered Pet Cap
$17
Etsy
A cap embroidered with their furball’s face is a stylish finishing touch for the person who spends their weekends in dad hats.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
The device also supports the new Apple Pencil Pro, which is a nice touch for the Mini-toting artists out there, and comes with 128GB of storage in the base model rather than 64GB.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
For Lauren Santo Domingo, Surratt’s lash tint is just the right touch for daily wear without appearing too made up.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2024
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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 13 Nov. 2024.
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