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soft touch

 
Dictionary: soft touch

n.
One who is easily persuaded or taken advantage of.


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Someone easily persuaded or taken advantage of, especially in giving away money. For example, Ask Dan for the money; he's always a soft touch. [First half of 1900s]


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
  Synonyms: chump, fool, gull, mark, patsy, fall guy, sucker, schlemiel, shlemiel, mug


 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Idioms. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
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