common touch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of common touch
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Folk singers have crooned about it, politicians seeking a common touch take a sip when hunting for votes, and traditional ceremonies terminate at dusk with tonto parties.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024
He really has the common touch doesn't he?
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2023
Mr Erdogan entered the contest with many advantages: his street smarts, his common touch, and his control of 90% of the media here.
From BBC • May 28, 2023
The columnist suggested that Riordan would need to develop a more common touch to make the most of his job.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023
If you’re tempted to use it to show that you have the common touch, make clear that you know better: Now, ain’t that a shame!
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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