Midas

[ mahy-duhs ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a Phrygian king, son of Gordius, who was given by Dionysus the power of turning whatever he touched into gold.
2. a person of great wealth or great moneymaking ability.

MIDAS

¹

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

acronym for

1. Missile Defence Alarm System

Midas

²

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

noun

1. Greek legend a king of Phrygia given the power by Dionysus of turning everything he touched to gold
2. the Midas touch
   ability to make money

Midas

1. In classical mythology , a king who was granted one wish by the god Dionysus . Greedy for riches, Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. He soon regretted his request. When he tried to eat, his food became inedible metal. When he embraced his daughter, she turned into a golden statue. On the instruction of Dionysus, he washed in a river and lost his touch of gold.

Notes

A person who is very successful or easily acquires riches is sometimes said to have a “Midas touch.”

Example Sentences

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

Syndergaard is living proof the Dodgers don’t have a Midas Touch.

From Los Angeles Times

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