kiss of death

But in the 50-page strategy document, the word “challenges” is mentioned quite a bit, and I worry that this particular reference could be the kiss of death:

For 10 years, people have debated whether Johnson has talent, wit, charisma and screen presence; whether she can lead a movie or whether she’s its kiss of death.

If that wasn't the kiss of death, it was an awfully good simulation.

He might be an award winner but when it comes to him predicting winners he is the “kiss of death.”

The report recommended a “fix without release” plan I couldn’t quite comprehend, and it called for input from several city departments, which is always the kiss of death in L.A.