have the Midas touch

In Greek mythology, King Midas had the power to turn everything he touched to gold.

1. To have the ability to easily turn a large profit. The new sales rep seemed to have the Midas touch, turning every lead she found into a sale. John sure has the Midas touch—he's started three separate companies that have all earned him millions! The company has seen incredible profits since the hiring of the new creative director. So far, he's had the Midas touch!

2. To have the ability to produce successful results. The young football couch had the Midas touch as he led his undefeated team through a perfect season. That director is one of the most successful in Hollywood right now. She really has the Midas touch! I don't need someone who has the Midas touch, I need someone who doesn't make so many mistakes!

have the Midas touch

Fig. to have the ability to be successful, especially the ability to make money easily. (From the name of a legendary king whose touch turned everything to gold.) Bob is a merchant banker and really has the Midas touch. The poverty-stricken boy turned out to have the Midas touch and was a millionaire by the time he was twenty-five.