He has a golden touch with every business he starts.
golden touch
idiomSynonym of Midas touch (“the ability to achieve financial reward (or, more generally, success) easily and consistently”).
Origin
disputed originFrom the Greek legend of King Midas, related in chapter XI of Ovid’s Metamorphoses (8 C.E.), whom Dionysus (the god of, among other things, wine and winemaking) gave the power to turn things to gold by touching them. Compare Midas touch.
Investors trust her with their money because she seems to have a golden touch when picking new companies.
Throughout his long career, the architect possessed a golden touch, transforming even the most neglected urban spaces into highly profitable and celebrated landmarks.
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common touch
The personal quality of showing understanding of and sympathy for the concerns of ordinary people; rapport with and acceptance by ordinary people, usually in a celebrity or leader.
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golden age
A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.
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golden goose
Something that generates much profit or gives great advantages.
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golden handcuffs
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from choosing to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee in a role that is unpleasant to them.
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golden handshake
A generous severance payment, especially as an inducement to leave employment.
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golden hello
A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.
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golden mean
A position of balance between excess and deficiency.
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golden opportunity
Ideal moment to do something.