idioms using “touch”

Touch on wood

A phrase used when you want your luck to continue

“The computer network hasn’t gone down all week, touch on wood.”

Just a touch

Only a little bit

“She was just a touch upset when she found out that her boss was being transferred abroad.”

Touch on

To briefly mention

“The professor touched on the economic implications of the war during his lecture.”

Out of touch

Not connected, unrealistic

“The company grew so large that it got completely out of touch with its customers needs.”

Touch-and-go

Very uncertain, or critical

“Kurata-san’s health was touch-and-go for a few days after the emergency surgery was performed.”