everything (one) touches turns to gold
Every task, activity, project, etc., one is involved in becomes very successful. A reference the character of King Midas in Greek mythology, who was given the power to turn any object to gold by touching it. The director is one of the most successful in Hollywood right now. It seems like everything she touches turns to gold! The company has seen incredible profits since the hiring of the new creative director. So far everything he touches has turned to gold! Everything John touches turns to gold—he's started three separate companies that have all earned him millions.
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