Midas

[mahy-duhs]

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noun

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

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acronym

Missile Defence Alarm System

Midas

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noun

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

Midas

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.

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

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The trilogy's first two books have sold 49 million copies around the world, publisher Midas said.

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The “Midas Man” actor said in a recent interview with People that to cheer up his wife one day, he took her shopping at Nordstrom.

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Unfortunately, "Midas Man" feels like a missed opportunity to get at the heart of this tragic figure, the visionary architect of Beatlemania.

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Adrian Newey is the Formula 1 design genius with the Midas touch.

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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.

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