Phrase guide

meet one's maker

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To die or to pass into the afterlife.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, idiomatic

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

In various religions, when a person dies, they go to a supernatural place like heaven where they may meet their creator deity.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tavata luojansa — die, pass into the afterlife
  • Icelandic: mæta skapara sínum — die, pass into the afterlife
  • Norwegian Bokmål: møte sin skaper — die, pass into the afterlife