midas

[US]/'maidəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. persona benestante; Mida (capace di trasformare le cose in oro)

Phrases & Collocations

Midas touch

tocco d'oro

Real-world Examples

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

Potrebbe essere stato il luogo di sepoltura di un membro della famiglia del re Mida della Frigia.

Source: VOA Special English: World

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

" Oh, mio figlio, mio caro figlio! " gridò il povero Mida, stringendosi le mani.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

Dionysus told Midas to go and wash in the river.

Dioniso disse a Mida di andare a lavarsi nel fiume.

Source: Global Slow English

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

Il re Mida desiderava che tutto ciò che toccava si trasformasse in oro.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2015 Collection

He was happy that Midas had treated him well.

Era felice che Mida lo avesse trattato bene.

Source: Global Slow English

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

Il re Mida decise di fare una passeggiata nei verdi giardini.

Source: Global Slow English

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

Dopo quattro anni, Mork e Mindy avevano perso il tocco di Mida.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

King Midas was worried. He looked at the food.

Il re Mida era preoccupato. Guardò il cibo.

Source: Global Slow English

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

Quindi ora, Dioniso è toccato (B2) dal fatto che Mida abbia riportato Sileno sano e salvo a casa.

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

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

Si dice che abbia il tocco di Mida. Ogni accordo editoriale a cui tocca si trasforma in oro.

Source: VOA Special March 2019 Collection

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