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

Robertson's tenacity and McTominay's Midas touch set the night up perfectly, it engaged the crowd and rattled the Spaniards, who came steaming back into it.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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)