common touch

noun

1. the ability to communicate with, appeal to, or inspire ordinary people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of common touch¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Folk singers have crooned about it, politicians seeking a common touch take a sip when hunting for votes, and traditional ceremonies terminate at dusk with tonto parties.

From Seattle Times

He really has the common touch doesn't he?

From Salon

It also spurred a raft of criticism of Abdullah, with many contrasting the popularity of Hamzah and his common touch — especially among Jordan’s all-important tribes — with the aloofness of the king.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Erdogan entered the contest with many advantages: his street smarts, his common touch, and his control of 90% of the media here.

From BBC

The columnist suggested that Riordan would need to develop a more common touch to make the most of his job.

From Los Angeles Times