Meaning of the word "kiss something goodbye" in English
What does "kiss something goodbye" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
kiss something goodbye
US /kɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
UK /kɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Idiom
1.
to accept that you will lose something or that something will fail
Example:
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If you don't study, you can kiss your good grades goodbye.
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After the company went bankrupt, we had to kiss our investments goodbye.
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