make a touch

make a touch {v. phr.}

To borrow money; try to borrow money.

He is known to make a touch whenever he is hard up for cash.

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[touch up] {v.} 1. To paint over (small imperfections.) * /I want to touch up that scratch on the fender./ * /The woodwork is done, but there are a few […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[in touch] {adj. phr.} Talking or writing to each other; giving and getting news. * /John kept in touch with his school friends during the summer./ * /Police anywhere in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[out of touch] {adj. phr.} Not writing or talking with each other; not getting news anymore. * /Fred had got out of touch with people in his hometown./ * /On […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[touch base with] {v. phr.} To confer or consult with one. * /Before we make a decision, I'd like to touch base with our financial department./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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