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
Brian Redban, co-owner of Sunset Strip ATX, comedian, podcaster, and producer of “JRE” and hit shows like “Kill Tony” and “Secret Show,” quite literally has the Midas touch.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024
The D-backs were cursed with a reverse Midas touch.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023
Wiegman had the Midas touch whereas Vilda had the minus touch, mysteriously removing goalscorer Gonzalez, actually puncturing Spain's attacking impetus.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2022
Each sly Sangrado, with his poisonous pill, Flies to the printer's devil with his bill, Whose Midas touch can gild his ass's ears, And load a knave with folly's rich arrears.
From Rejected Addresses by Smith, James