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Maj Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Touch base

Can someone explain what " We need to touch base" means? An example would be appreciated. Thanks.
  

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it just means to check with each other, or to get a "reality check" it is idiomatic, used in some business circles, it may be derived from US football or the idea of a "base" camp on an expedition, I dont know - that bit's just guessing!

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  • it just means to check with each other, or to get a "reality check" it is idiomatic, used in some business circles, it may be derived from US football or the idea of a "base" camp on an expedition, I dont know - that bit's just guessing!
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it just means to check with each other, or to get a "reality check" it is idiomatic, used in some business circles,

it may be derived from US football or the idea of a "base" camp on an expedition, I dont know - that bit's just guessing!
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"Before you turn in your report, let's touch base and see if we got the same answers."
"I try to touch base with my boss once a day whenever he's traveling."
"Next time, touch base with me before you shoot your mouth off."
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