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To meet one's maker' means to:

AHave a private talk with one's male parent

BTo have a one-to-one with one's main tutor

CTo confess one's sins in church

DTo die

Answer:

D. To die

Read Explanation:

Idiomatic Expression

  1. Expression: "To meet one's maker"

  2. Meaning: To die or pass away

Connotation

  1. Euphemistic tone: The expression is often used as a polite or indirect way to refer to death.

  2. Religious undertone: The phrase "maker" implies a creator or God, suggesting a connection to the afterlife.

Usage

  1. Formal or informal contexts: The expression can be used in both formal and informal situations.

  2. Literary or conversational tone: "To meet one's maker" can be used in writing or speech to add a touch of formality or subtlety when discussing death.

English Studies Sections

Vocabulary

  1. Idiomatic expressions: The study of idiomatic expressions and their meanings.

  2. Euphemisms: The study of polite or indirect language used to avoid offense or unpleasantness.

Grammar

  1. Figurative language: The study of language used to convey meaning beyond literal interpretation.

  2. Connotation and tone: The study of how language conveys attitude, emotion, and tone.


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