An easy/a soft touch
noun
A person who is easily persuaded or taken advantage of, often because they are kind and considerate.
He's known as a soft touch in the office - he always lends money to his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- known as a soft touch
- regarded as a soft touch
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A task, role or activity that is simple to do or achieve.
Cleaning the house is not an easy touch - it requires lots of work and patience.
Often appears as...
- not an easy touch
- considered an easy touch
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
noun
A person who is easily persuaded or taken advantage of, often because they are kind and considerate.
He's known as a soft touch in the office - he always lends money to his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- known as a soft touch
- regarded as a soft touch
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A task, role or activity that is simple to do or achieve.
Cleaning the house is not an easy touch - it requires lots of work and patience.
Often appears as...
- not an easy touch
- considered an easy touch
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Persuaded
It indicates someone can be convinced with little effort, often reflecting their kindness.
Ask Jack for a day off. He's an easy touch.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Exploitation
Carries a risk that others may exploit the person's good nature for their benefit.
People borrow money from her because she's a soft touch.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
Sometimes used to criticize one's inability to say no or enforce boundaries.
He never refuses overtime; he's such a soft touch.
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Persuaded
It indicates someone can be convinced with little effort, often reflecting their kindness.
Ask Jack for a day off. He's an easy touch.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Exploitation
Carries a risk that others may exploit the person's good nature for their benefit.
People borrow money from her because she's a soft touch.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
Sometimes used to criticize one's inability to say no or enforce boundaries.
He never refuses overtime; he's such a soft touch.
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Persuaded
It indicates someone can be convinced with little effort, often reflecting their kindness.
Ask Jack for a day off. He's an easy touch.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Exploitation
Carries a risk that others may exploit the person's good nature for their benefit.
People borrow money from her because she's a soft touch.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
Sometimes used to criticize one's inability to say no or enforce boundaries.
He never refuses overtime; he's such a soft touch.
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