wikipedia|dab=Kiss of Death
English

Etymology
Biblical: Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss.

Noun
the kiss of death idiom

1. A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.
2. informal Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.

#: The role in the soap opera was the kiss of death for Ann's career as a theatrical actress.

See also
kiss of life

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