kiss goodbye
The phrase "kiss goodbye" can be used both literally and figuratively, often indicating a farewell or the acceptance of a loss.
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Definition
A2General
(literal)To kiss someone before departing.
Example
- She kissed him goodbye before he boarded the plane.
- He always kisses his children goodbye before leaving for work.
B2Informal
(figurative)To accept the loss of something valuable or desirable.
Example
- You can kiss your weekend plans goodbye if you don't finish this project.
- After the argument, she kissed her hopes of reconciliation goodbye.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kiss goodbye":
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