Sealed with a kiss

Meaning

The idiom "sealed with a kiss" means to complete or finalize something. It is commonly used when two people exchange a kiss after getting married, indicating that they are now legally bound together and the marriage has been sealed.

Usage

• The couple sealed their wedding vows with a kiss.
• After months of negotiations, the deal was finally sealed with a handshake between the executives.
• The artist's signature on the painting sealed its authenticity.
• The patient received a injection and felt a sense of relief wash over him as he knew his illness had been sealed away.
• The manager gave his employees a pat on the back after they completed their project, sealing it with a round of applause.

Roots and History

The origin of the idiom is not entirely clear, but one theory suggests that it comes from the practice of exchanging a kiss as a sign of agreement or understanding between two parties. Another theory suggests that it comes from the idea of sealing something with wax, much like how a coat of paint seals and protects a surface.

Synonyms in English

• Finalized
• Consigned
• Closed off
• Sealed up
• Tied down

Synonyms in other languages

• French: "fermer" (to close)
• Spanish: "cerrar" (to close)
• Italian: "chiudere" (to close)
• German: "schließen" (to close)
• Chinese: "封住" (to seal)

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