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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Continue watering when the soil surface is dry to the touch for about four weeks and then transition to watering when the top inch or two of soil is dry for the remainder of the summer.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
The pair lost touch for years before reconnecting in 2018, leading to a whirlwind romance.
—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
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
The pair lost touch for years before reconnecting in 2018, leading to a whirlwind romance.
—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
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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 30 Nov. 2024.
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