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Midas touch

British pronunciation/mˈiːdəz tˈʌtʃ/
American pronunciation/mˈiːdəz tˈʌtʃ/
Midas touch
[NOUN]
1

a type of ability where one can make a profit from anything that one does

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Midas touch definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "Midas touch" and when to use it?

The idiom "Midas touch" comes from Greek mythology and is named after King Midas. According to the myth, everything King Midas touched turned to gold, including his food and even his daughter. This idiom is used to describe someone who has the ability to be highly successful in everything they do or to turn every venture they undertake into a profitable or successful one.

Examples
1You have got the Midas Touch.
2And then we wrote the book, Midas Touch, because the way out is being an entrepreneur.
3I thought I had the Midas Touch.
4A woman earlier gave a great presentation, who was on Matt Lauer's show, and made me remember when Midas Touch was on the Today's Show about eight years ago.
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