STUMPERS XCVIII

Think of a two-word phrase that means someone who is sympathetic and easily "hit up" for money or some other favor. Change the last letter of the first word and the first letter of the second word to make two new words which are synonyms.

Answers:

SOFT TOUCH
SOFA - COUCH 

Credit: The Enigma 
NPL Magazine - Nov. 2013
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