Kiss Of Death (Noun)
Meaning
Something that is ruinous; "if this were known it would be the kiss of death for my political career".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Being linked to a major financial scandal would be the kiss of death for her business empire.
- His refusal to adapt to changing market trends was the kiss of death for his once-thriving company.
- If the company's poor working conditions were exposed, it would be the kiss of death for their public image.
- Losing the support of the key investor would be the kiss of death for the startup's future prospects.
- His public admission of wrongdoing was the kiss of death for his reputation as a respected community leader.