When there is an “on” after touch?





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Is it correct that I say"I touch on the book" or just "I touch the book" Sometimes I come across "touch on" in some abstract meaning, what is the difference?










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          touch on (something) TFD is an idiom




          To discuss or deal with some topic informally or in passing.




          As in:



          We'll touch on that matter later in the meeting.



          to touch v. TFD A basic definition is




          To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers,
          to come in contact with so as to feel







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            touch on (something) TFD is an idiom




            To discuss or deal with some topic informally or in passing.




            As in:



            We'll touch on that matter later in the meeting.



            to touch v. TFD A basic definition is




            To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers,
            to come in contact with so as to feel







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              touch on (something) TFD is an idiom




              To discuss or deal with some topic informally or in passing.




              As in:



              We'll touch on that matter later in the meeting.



              to touch v. TFD A basic definition is




              To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers,
              to come in contact with so as to feel







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                touch on (something) TFD is an idiom




                To discuss or deal with some topic informally or in passing.




                As in:



                We'll touch on that matter later in the meeting.



                to touch v. TFD A basic definition is




                To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers,
                to come in contact with so as to feel







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                touch on (something) TFD is an idiom




                To discuss or deal with some topic informally or in passing.




                As in:



                We'll touch on that matter later in the meeting.



                to touch v. TFD A basic definition is




                To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers,
                to come in contact with so as to feel








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