Ironic,
negative or surprising
consequence/fact or Catch-22. Unexpected result.
Usually follows a positive statement. Used as bridging statement for dramatic effect, to a negative
consequence/statement.
Probably stems from the phrase "you'll be kicking yourself for this one"
Sure, renting an apartment is cheaper and gives you a lot of
flexibility to move around, but
here's the kicker: with the money threw away renting places for 5-10 years you could
have been well into a mortgage and have built up some personal equity, and credit.