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

Is it really the Midas touch or more of a poisoned chalice?

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Cherundolo, who won a record 21 regular-season games in his debut, had a Midas touch, with virtually every halftime adjustment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023

But Steve had lost his clear-headedness and he thought, as do most get-rich-quick men, that, possessed of the Midas touch, he could come in contact with nothing but gold.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro