kiss her career goodbye

[toedrika]

She knew if she concentrated on her marriage she could kiss her career goodbye.

Does "kiss" here still have its original meaning or has it lost its original meaning by being used figuratively?

[Josef Essberger]

In this sentence, "kiss" is used figuratively. The original meaning of "kiss" refers to the physical act of pressing one's lips against someone or something, but in this context, it takes on a more symbolic or idiomatic meaning.

"Kiss her career goodbye" means to abandon or give up on her career, as if she were saying a final farewell. So, the verb "kiss" has shifted in meaning to convey the idea of letting go or parting with something.

[MichelleGrant]

Your explanation is very detailed and easy to understand, thank you!

[sunflower36002]

Kiss" is used figuratively here, meaning "to give up" or "to say goodbye to" her career.