reverse Midas touch
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Meaning · English
Ability to make things worse or lose value
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Khả năng làm cho mọi thứ trở nên tồi tệ hơn hoặc mất giá
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Literally: opposite of legendary king Midas' ability to turn things to gold
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He has the reverse Midas touch, every business he invests in fails
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “reverse Midas touch” mean?
Ability to make things worse or lose value Literally: opposite of legendary king Midas' ability to turn things to gold
Is “reverse Midas touch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.