kiss of death

== English == === Etymology === From the Biblical reference that when Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, he kissed Jesus. === Pronunciation === === Noun === kiss of death (plural kisses of death) A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence. (informal, idiomatic) Something that may seem good and favorable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc. ==== Translations ==== === See also === kiss of life === Further reading === kiss of death on Wikipedia.Wikipedia