How to Pronounce "the kiss of death"

expression

thuh KISS uhv DETH

thuh KISS ov DETH

Definition

An action, event, or characteristic that guarantees failure or ruin, often when something seems doomed from that point onward.

American English

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪs/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdɛθ

British English

ðə, ði/ /kˈɪs/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈɛθ

thuh KISS uhv DETH

thuh KISS ov DETH

Losing their main sponsor was the kiss of death for the team.

Getting a bad review was the kiss of death for that new restaurant.

For a fashion brand, ignoring trends can be the kiss of death.

Calling your boss by the wrong name in the interview was basically the kiss of death.