Don't ask him for money, he is a soft touch.
soft touch
idiomA person or group that is sympathetic, accommodating, easily overcome, or easily persuaded, especially one that loans or readily gives money to another.
My brother is such a soft touch that he always gives money to anyone who asks for help.
Although the manager usually maintains strict policies, he proved to be a soft touch when the employee explained her difficult personal circumstances.
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common touch
The personal quality of showing understanding of and sympathy for the concerns of ordinary people; rapport with and acceptance by ordinary people, usually in a celebrity or leader.
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golden touch
Synonym of Midas touch (“the ability to achieve financial reward (or, more generally, success) easily and consistently”).
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human touch
The ability of a person to deal with others in a personable and empathetic way.
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kick into touch
To evade an issue; to stop from happening.
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lose one's touch
To lose one's special mastery of or knack for a particular skill or activity.
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lose touch
To lose contact (with).
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magic touch
An ability or skill to produce highly favorable results in an impressive way.
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not touch with a barge pole
To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; (signifies a strong aversion).