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Midas touch

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Midas touch
Midas touch /ˈmaɪdəs ˌtʌtʃ/ noun
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: Midas king of Phrygia in ancient times who was given the magic power of turning everything he touched into gold
the Midas touch if someone has the Midas touch, everything they do is successful and makes money for them:
    a talented young businessman with the Midas touch