kiss of death

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  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. Something that may seem good and favorable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc. idiomatic,informal
    — The role in the soap opera was the kiss of death for Ann's career as a theatrical actress.

词形变化

kisses of death plural

词源

From the Biblical reference that when Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, he kissed Jesus.
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