Meanings
From the Greek legend of King Midas, related in chapter XI of Ovid’s Metamorphoses (8 C.E.), whom Dionysus (the god of, among other things, wine and winemaking) gave the power to turn things to gold by touching them.
How to pronounce "Midas touch":
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The ability to turn everything one touches into gold.
The ability to achieve financial reward (or, more generally, success) from one's actions easily and consistently.
Example Sentences
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John seems to have the Midas touch; every business he starts becomes successful.
2
She has the Midas touch when it comes to investing in the stock market.
3
Ever since he joined the team, they've had the Midas touch and won every game.
4
The fashion designer has the Midas touch; all of his designs are admired and sell out quickly.
5
With his Midas touch, he turned a small company into a multinational corporation.
