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Definition kiss something goodbye in American English

kiss something goodbye phrase

phrase
1

to no longer have or be likely to get something. If someone can kiss goodbye to something, they will not have it or get it

Example

If you keep coming to work late, you can kiss your job goodbye.

Example

I'm afraid we can kiss goodbye to any hope of a recovery this year.

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Definition kiss something goodbye in American English