Upper-Intermediate 💬 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs · #152 of 182

Phrasal Verb: Touch Upon

to briefly mention

Examples

  • He touched upon the budget.

Key rules

  • Touch upon means mention a topic briefly
  • It is inseparable and takes an object: touch upon the budget
  • It is formal and used in writing and speeches
  • The object follows "upon" directly

Common mistakes

  • He touched the budget upon → He touched upon the budget
💡 Tip: Use "touch upon" to mention a subject without discussing it in depth.
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