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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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 With a rare combination of strength, balance, endurance, smarts, and touch for the snow, Shiffrin has rarely DNFed—ski racing lingo for did not finish. —

Peggy Shinn, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024 After a thorough clean, empty the vacuum’s dust cup with a single touch for easy cleanup. —

Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for touch (someone) for (something)

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