Meanings
An allusion to the Biblical tale (Matthew 9:20) of the woman who was cured of disease when she touched the hem of Christ's garment.
How to pronounce "touch the hem of someone's garment":
AU
To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.
A-Z Proximities
- totus porcus
- touch a nerve
- touch off
- touch on
- touch oneself
- touch the hem of someone's garment
- touch up
- touch wood
- touchy-feely
- tough as nails
- tough break
