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

“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

They were the Bhoys with the Midas touch.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

In Canada, with all its capabilities and advantages, there is no royal road to riches—no Midas touch to turn everything into gold.

From The Englishwoman in America by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)