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Like the Greek king Midas and his mythical (and cursed) ability to turn things he touched into gold.

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Midas-like

Source Word

Midas-like

Adjective

not-comparable

Like the Greek king Midas and his mythical (and cursed) ability to turn things he touched into gold.

Japanese Meaning

ミダス王のような、触れたものがすべて黄金に変わるという伝説的・呪われた性質を持つさま。 / 比喩的に、何に触れても富や成功をもたらす一方、同時に予期せぬ不運や代償を伴う性質を示す表現。

Her Midas-like investments doubled the firm's assets overnight, but left company culture hollow and relationships strained.

彼女の触れたものをすべて金に変えるかのような投資は一夜にして会社の資産を倍増させたが、企業文化を空虚にし人間関係をぎくしゃくさせた。

Sense（1）

Like the Greek king Midas and his mythical (and cursed) ability to turn things he touched into gold.