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Phrase(s): touched by someone or something
Fig. emotionally affected or moved by someone or something. • Sally was very nice to me. I was very touched by her. • I was really touched by your kind letter.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Also, be touched with. Be affected by some emotion, especially a tender feeling like gratitude, pity, or sympathy. For example, She was very touched by his concern for her welfare. This idiom alludes to touching or reaching one's heart, the seat of emotions. [First half of 1300s]
American Heritage Idioms