midas

[US]/'maidəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.wealthy person;Midas (able to turn things into gold)

Phrases & Collocations

Midas touch

Real-world Examples

It might have been the burial place for a family member of Phrygia's King Midas.

Source: VOA Special English: World

" Oh, my child, my dear child! " cried poor Midas, wringing his hands.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

Dionysus told Midas to go and wash in the river.

Source: Global Slow English

King Midas wishes that everything he touches be turned into gold.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2015 Collection

He was happy that Midas had treated him well.

Source: Global Slow English

King Midas decided to go for a walk in the green gardens.

Source: Global Slow English

After four years, Mork and Mindy had lost its midas touch.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

King Midas was worried. He looked at the food.

Source: Global Slow English

So now, Dionysus is touched (B2) that Midas has brought Silenus safely home.

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

He is said to have the Midas touch. Every book deal he touches turns to gold.

Source: VOA Special March 2019 Collection

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