kiss of death vs luck

kiss of death

noun
  • A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence. 

  • Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc. 

luck

verb
  • To find something through good fortune; used with into, on, onto or upon. 

noun
  • The results of a random number generator. 

  • A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success. 

  • Success. 

  • Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one. 

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