at the touch of a button

at the touch of a button

Very easily and with little effort, as if it could be done by pressing a single button. The phrase is often used quite literally. My new security camera is connected to an app, which means that I can see what's going on at my house at the touch of a button.
See also: button, of, touch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at the touch of a button

COMMON If you can do something at the touch of a button, you can do it very easily and quickly, usually because of new technology. Specially trained staff will be able to trace threatening calls at the touch of a button, and pass the information to police. The Powerglyde will open and close your curtains for you at the mere touch of a button. Note: The nouns push and press are sometimes used instead of touch. I just typed in `data communications' and was sent all this information at the press of a button.
See also: button, of, touch
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
  • (one's) best foot forward
  • best foot forward
  • eggs is eggs
  • be as cute as a button
  • beck and call
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • (as) cute as a button
  • cute as a button
  • a hot button
  • hot button
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