meet one's maker
kər noun
Idioms 1.
a person or thing that makes.
2.
a manufacturer (used in combination): drugmaker; garmentmaker.
3.
( initial capital letter ) God.
4.
the party executing a legal instrument, especially a promissory note.
5.
Cards. the player who first names the successful bid.
7.
go to/meetone's Maker, to die.
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maker (ˈmeɪkə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person who makes (something); fabricator; constructor |
| 2. | a person who executes a legal document, esp one who signs a promissory note |
| 3. | archaic (Scot) Also called (esp Scot): makar a poet |
| Maker (ˈmeɪkə) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a title given to God |
| 2. | go to meet one's Maker, meet one's Maker to die |
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