common touch common touch {n.} The ability to be a friend of the people; friendly manner with everyone. Voters like a candidate who has the common touch. Categories: add yours friends {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment