can kiss (something) goodbye
Can be assured of losing or having lost something, such as an opportunity or a physical object. This phrase usually suggests the speaker's frustration or disillusionment. Well, I can kiss that job goodbye—the interview was a total disaster. I have five roommates, so if you leave unlabeled food in the fridge, you can pretty much kiss it goodbye. You were caught vandalizing school property? Well, you can kiss your brand new car goodbye, mister!
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