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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪs/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdɛθ
British English
ðə, ði/ /kˈɪs/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh KISS uhv DETH
UK
thuh KISS ov DETH
Listen in Context
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.