Midas touch

English

Etymology

After the mythological King Midas.

Proper noun

the Midas touch

(idiomatic) The ability to gain success or financial reward from one's actions.
(mythology, literally) the ability to turn everything one touches into gold.

Translations

ability to gain success from one’s actions

Italian: tocco di Mida m

Portuguese: toque de Midas m

See also

chrysopoeia

Anagrams

mustachio'd

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