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Meet your Maker

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Originates from religious belief where 'Maker' refers to a divine creator. SlideAfter the incident, he feared he might soon meet his Maker.
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Used metaphorically to express the concept of dying without mentioning death directly. SlideThe old soldier chuckled, saying he was ready to meet his Maker.
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Carries an emotional impact, often used to convey a solemn or serious event. SlideThe novel ends with the hero meeting his Maker in a final act of sacrifice.