Midas touch

American  

noun

1. the ability to turn any business venture one is associated with into an extremely profitable one.

---

Usage

What does Midas touch mean? Midas touch is the ability to turn any business into a profitable one, as in The CEO had the Midas touch, managing to turn the business into a highly successful company. A person who always seems to be able to make anything into a success is said to have the Midas touch, as in Kathy must have the Midas touch because her team wins every game she plays in. The phrase is almost always meant as glowing praise or a big compliment.Example: Jake would need the Midas touch to turn the failing business into a success.

Etymology

Origin of Midas touch

First recorded in 1880–85; Midas

Example Sentences

On Instagram, he has been much more brash about his "Midas touch" - saying he is a "hustler" who works hard.

From BBC

Adrian Newey is the Formula 1 design genius with the Midas touch.

From BBC

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

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

From BBC

Difficulty: 6 Super fun scale: 7 Best karaoke lines: “A man with a Midas touch / Intoxicate me, I’m a lush / Stop, you’re making me / People are looking at us”

From Los Angeles Times