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| touch it with a ten-foot pole |
reply, answer, comment on it, beat around the bush
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If anyone in your audience asks a question about religion, don't touch it with a ten-foot pole.
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| touch of |
(See a touch of)
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| touch off |
start an argument or a fight, set off
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His remark about gun control touched off a heated discussion.
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| touch on |
speak briefly about, mention
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Ms. Lee spoke on sales, then touched briefly on service.
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| touch up |
add details, make small changes
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I touched up the painting in a few places. Does it look better?
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| touch wood |
hoping that our good luck continues
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We've never had a flat tire on this car - touch wood.
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| touch you |
cause you to feel love or sorrow or regret
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Did Mom's letter touch you? Do you feel sorry for her?
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| touched |
(See touched in the head)
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| touched in the head |
a bit crazy, a bit off, funny in the head
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People will think you're touched in the head if you wear that Superman suit to work.
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| touchy |
sensitive, ready to argue, edgy
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Barb is kind of touchy about her weight. Don't comment on it.
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