English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

touch base: meaning and examples

touch base means make brief contact to exchange information.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “touch base” and connect it to this meaning: make brief contact to exchange information.

How to use “touch base”

Common mistake: Treat “touch base” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 7, where you can compare it with other idioms about business and practise it interactively.

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