Midas touch

Example Sentences

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After masterminding surprise wins over Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal, this remarkable encounter suggested former United midfielder Carrick might have the Midas touch.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

And in Ancelotti they have a coach with the Midas touch, in charge of players who have totted up so many wins in this competition and know how to get the job done.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024

“That’s Franki’s Midas touch: He knows how to throw a good party with good music,” says booking agent Tom Windish, who counts Eilish among his clients.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

The D-backs were cursed with a reverse Midas touch.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

It was an inspiring strain; the violin seemed to possess the true Midas touch; gold flowed like water in liquid rills from its catgut.

From What's Bred in the Bone by Allen, Grant