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to be in touch
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to lose touch
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to touch base (with)
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addiction
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sociologist
To be in touch
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/biː ɔːɹ ɡɛt ɔːɹ stˈeɪ ɪn tˈʌtʃ/
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to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

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I will get in touch with solicitors about this.
My parents were constantly in touch.
Stay in touch with your customers via Internet.
Out of touch
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/ˌaʊɾəv tˈʌtʃ/
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not having been in contact with someone and unaware of their current situation

What is the origin of the idiom "out of touch" and when to use it?

The idiom "out of touch" originated from the literal concept of physical disconnection or lack of contact with someone or something. In its figurative use, it describes a state where one is unaware of or has lost contact with someone's current situation, making them uninformed about recent developments or changes.

To lose touch
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/lˈuːz wˈʌnz tˈʌtʃ/
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Idiom
Informal

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

What is the origin of the idiom "lose touch" and when to use it?

The idiom "lose touch" has its origin in the literal sense of losing physical contact or connection with someone or something. Over time, it has evolved into a figurative expression, signifying the loss of communication or contact with a person, group, or a specific situation. This idiom can be traced back to the idea that when people or objects physically move apart, they are no longer in direct contact or close proximity, which is now used metaphorically to describe a lack of ongoing interaction or connection.

To touch base (with)
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/tˈʌtʃ bˈeɪs wɪð/
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Idiom
Informal

to make contact with someone in order to exchange information or to consult with them

What is the origin of the idiom "touch base" and when to use it?

The idiom "touch base" has its origins in baseball, where players need to physically touch each base as they run the field to advance or score. In its figurative use, it is used to emphasize the need for regular communication and interaction in various contexts, reflecting the idea of reaching specific points or milestones in a relationship or conversation.

Addiction
simplified /ēdikshēn/
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ɪ
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k
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(πάθος)

(πάθος)

εθισμός

[ φράση ]

a strong desire to do or have something

Sociologist
simplified /sowsiaalējist/
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(κοινωνιολογία)

(κοινωνιολογία)

κοινωνιολόγος

[ φράση ]

a person who studies human society, social behavior, and how people interact with each other in groups

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