Question

His phenomenal success shows that he has got the midas touch.
In the given question choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom in italics.
A) Fabulous wealth
B) Tremendous acquaintances and resources
C) Superhuman qualities
D) Ability to succeed in all projects

Answer 1

Hint: In the given question we have to choose from given options, an option which best expresses the meaning of the word ‘Midas’ in the given sentence.
Midas was a mythical king who was to be granted one wish by God. Due to his greed, he asked God that whatever he touches, should turn to gold and the wish was granted by God. Therefore, Midas touch refers to an ability to turn any project profitable that one undertakes.

Complete answer:
Let us first understand what the given options mean:
A) Fabulous wealth - Unbelievable quantity of wealth; vast wealth
B) Tremendous acquaintances and resources -Knowing a lot of people and having a lot of resources (anything that adds value to our life)
C) Superhuman qualities - Qualities that are not human. Divine or having powers/strength/capabilities which are beyond the capacity of a normal human being.
D) Ability to succeed in all projects - Having mental and physical power to achieve success in every work.

Ability to succeed in all projects is the correct answer. It best expresses the meaning of the idiom ‘midas touch’. Therefore, we can also rewrite the sentence as ‘His phenomenal success shows that he has got the ability to succeed in all projects’.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: Idiom is a phrase whose meaning is entirely different from the meaning of the individual words that are included in the phrase. For e.g. Midas touch literally implies the touch of the king Midas but as a meaning of the idiom, it is not correct. Midas touch as an idiom means a touch that can turn everything into gold or an ability to make money out of any venture.