soft touch

noun

, Informal.

1. a person who is easily convinced, especially to give or lend money:

   a soft touch for charities.

2. a person who is easily influenced, duped, or imposed upon:

   a soft touch for anybody with a sob story.

3. a person, team, etc., that is easily defeated:

   They're a soft touch for any team in the league.

4. a task or activity that is easily or quickly done, especially a job that pays well and requires little work.

soft touch

noun

1. informal.
   a person easily persuaded or imposed on, esp to lend money

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft touch¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Idioms and Phrases

Someone easily persuaded or taken advantage of, especially in giving away money. For example, Ask Dan for the money; he's always a soft touch . [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

“This is obviously the nationalist parties thinking Labour might be a soft touch,” Burghart said on Sunday.

From BBC

There won’t be any soft touches for the remainder of this month.

From Los Angeles Times

He had a giant personality with a soft touch and was equal parts mischievous and solid journalist.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the four CEO candidates, Walden may be the most similar to Iger in terms of career trajectory and soft touch with talent.

From Los Angeles Times

Internationally renowned garden designer, author and speaker Jo Thompson designs beautiful gardens “with a soft touch.”

From Seattle Times