"reverse Midas touch" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|?}} reverse Midas touch
  1. (humorous, idiomatic) The tendency to ruin or destroy any object or task at hand. Tags: humorous, idiomatic Related terms: jackass of all trades
    Sense id: en-reverse_Midas_touch-en-name-3fosCWYt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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