soft touch

noun

Informal.

1. a person who is easily convinced, especially to give or lend money.

   a soft touch for charities.

2. a person who is easily influenced, duped, or imposed upon.

   a soft touch for anybody with a sob story.

3. a person, team, etc., that is easily defeated.

   They're a soft touch for any team in the league.

4. a task or activity that is easily or quickly done, especially a job that pays well and requires little work.

soft touch

noun

1. informal,  a person easily persuaded or imposed on, esp to lend money

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft touch¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

The mass brawl at the final whistle, coupled with a brilliant Euro 2025 quarter-final victory over Spain on Saturday, removed any doubt these Young Lions could be a soft touch.

From BBC

Avichal said the mission requires brute force but also a soft touch, as when an elderly woman in Altadena recently asked a cleanup crew for a personal treasure buried in her home’s rubble.

From Los Angeles Times

But what is no secret is Spurs are a soft touch for opponents with even the slightest hint of threat.

From BBC

Cracked Cronin: “The whole key to that is the loving, soft touch of the head coach.”

From Los Angeles Times

It wants to be seen to be taking welfare reform seriously and not be seen as a "soft touch" – by some voters and a more hostile tabloid press.

From BBC