The kiss of death
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Use when actions lead directly to failure, not just a small setback.
Missing that deadline was the kiss of death for their project.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Blow
Emphasizes the last in a series of events that causes complete failure.
The negative review was the kiss of death to the restaurant's reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Not a physical kiss, but symbolic of a destructive action or event.
His endorsement turned out to be the kiss of death in the election.
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