Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-kiss-something-goodbye
idiomatic expression
/tə kɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Definition
To bid farewell to something, often with a sense of finality or regret.
Examples
- After spending years in that city, I had to kiss it goodbye when I moved for my new job.
- As the school year ended, the students kissed their carefree days goodbye as they prepared for exams.
Meaning
This phrase implies parting ways with something that has been significant or cherished, accepting that it is time to move on.
Synonyms
- saying farewell
- parting ways
- letting go
