in touch, be

1. Also, be in touch with. Be in communication or contact (with), as in Be sure to be in touch once you've arrived, or Our representative is really in touch with her constituents. A related idiom is get in touch, meaning “initiate contact,” as in We tried to get in touch with you but you were out of town, and, meaning “remain in communication or contact,” as in With Jim stationed in Korea, it was hard to keep in touch, or Do stay in touch with us. This idiom transfers physical touch to communication. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

If you do get in touch, be sure to mention it to your current girlfriend, so your college ex doesn’t become an exciting, secret font of contemplation you can rush to whenever you’re dissatisfied with your current relationship.

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“We advise our members that the ideal is to always to be in touch, be on the same page,” Mr. Sklarow said.

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For virtual workers, there are plenty of ways to stay in touch, be it through e-mail, phone, or instant messaging.

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Having got in touch, be moderate in your demands.

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