maker

Related to maker: movie maker, MakerBot

go to meet (one's) maker

euphemism To die. I'm worried that Grandma will go to meet her maker before I return home from my trip.
See also: go, maker, meet

gone to meet (one's) maker

euphemism Having died. I'm worried that Grandma will have gone to meet her maker by the time I return home from my trip.
See also: gone, maker, meet

meet (one's) maker

To die. Please stop speeding, I don't want to meet my maker today!
See also: maker, meet

money maker

1. Something that is financially profitable Our company is in a great position these days—our latest software release has been a huge money maker. I can't believe that simple product has been such a big money maker.
2. slang One's buttocks. Often used in the phrase "shake your money maker." I love to go dancing and shake my money maker! Time to hit the gym and tone the money maker!
See also: maker, money

the butcher, the baker, the candlestick-maker

People of all ethnicities, professions, and socioeconomic classes. The aim of our program is to draw in and appeal to people from all walks of life—the butcher, the baker, the candlestick-maker, as the rhyme goes.

the pope's mustard maker

A pompous person, especially one in an insignificant job or role. In the 14th century, Pope John XXII had a personal "moutardier" (mustard-maker) to ensure that his food was properly seasoned. All she does is copy files all day, but she acts like she's the pope's mustard maker. I practically have to beg for a chance to use the copier!
See also: maker, mustard

widow maker

1. informal A myocardial infarction (heart attack) resulting from a blocked or damaged left anterior descending artery. Despite the name, it can be occur in both men and women. Sometimes hyphenated or spelled as a single word. My husband managed to survive a widow maker shortly after Christmas, but he has been in very rough shape ever since. Health professionals are trying to determine why the country has such a high rate of widow-makers among its population.
2. informal Anything that is extremely dangerous and likely to cause death. (Often used hyperbolically.) The mountain has become notorious as a widow maker, causing more deaths per year than any other climbing destination in the world. The bartender calls this cocktail "The Widowmaker."
See also: maker, widow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

gone to meet one's maker

Euph. died. Poor old Bob has gone to meet his maker. After a long illness, Reggie went to meet his maker.
See also: gone, maker, meet
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

the butcher, the baker, the candlestick-maker

people of all kinds.
This phrase comes from the traditional nursery rhyme Rub-dub-dub, Three men in a tub .

meet your maker

die. humorous or euphemistic
This expression alludes to the Christian belief that, after death, the soul goes to be judged by God, its creator.
See also: maker, meet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

meet your ˈMaker

(especially humorous) die: The car was out of control. There was nothing I could do except prepare to meet my maker!
See also: maker, meet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

widow-maker

n. a dangerous horse; anything dangerous: a gun, strong alcohol, etc. I call this stuff widow-maker. It’s really strong.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • be intimate with (someone)
  • between jobs
  • evening of life
  • between projects
  • carnal
  • be gathered to (one's) fathers
  • down there
  • chesterfield rugby
  • a candidate for a pair of wings
  • candidate for a pair of wings
References in periodicals archive
Maker Education can be easily integrated into current lesson activities.
Becoming a maker educator
Meanwhile, Coby will be maker-in-residence at the Maker's Asylum until mid-September and will be available to explain further about their methods and techniques that went into making the auto.
Meet Maker's Auto, a workshop on three wheels
A sister event, World Maker Faire, in New York, has also become a flagship event, growing during its five-year existence to attract more than 900 makers and 90,000 visitors.
Maker Faire UK 2016 is a great opportunity to unleash your inner inventor; The Lords of Lightning and Dominic Wilcox's Stained Glass Car will be main attractions at the event at the Life Science Centre
Jim Kras, CMO of Inergetics, said, 'We are excited to grow our partnership with Muscle Maker Grill, the leading fast casual chain that shares our company's focus on promoting health and fitness.
Inergetics introduces new product range at Muscle Maker Grill locations in US
A designated Market Maker enhances our longstanding commitment to transparent and efficient market for the benefit of issuers and investors alike.
ADX and NBAD launch market making activity
Here's some background information on the subject of Makers: the Maker scene is growing and is in full drive.
c't Hacks Goes Make
General Electric lives in a different neighborhood of the maker movement.
Meet your maker: which big brands are courting the maker movement, and why
Both the Burger Grill and the Pie Maker come in metallic red, blue and silver colors.--David Gill
Holstein to provide treats: for housewares show
The maker movement is spread by demand at the grassroots level as people come to realize its potential and how engaging it is to make your own stuff.
Maker movement spreads innovation one project at a time: lessons learned from the grassroots spreading of the "maker movement" can help us reimagine schools and foster a mindset of creativity and innovation in educational settings
In the first three quarters in 2012, profits from the top five NB contract makers amounted to NT$33.572 billion (US$1.12 billion), with Quanta contributing NT$17.562 billion (US$585.4 million) or 52.31%, leading Compal significantly.
Quanta of Taiwan leads in profits among NB contract-makers
Read Reuters, the Wall Street Journal and Ter Molen's blog post for more insight about the Maker's Mark case.
Maker's Mark wax seal gets trademark protection
Becoming a Sport Maker is easy and the programme is open to everyone aged 16 and over.
Become a Sport Maker
EXPLANATION:: Substantive decision-maker kick-out (removal) or participating rights held by parties other than a decision maker and its related parties affect decision-maker ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact entity economic performance, indicating a decision-maker is an agent as follows:
Determining whether decision-maker is a principal or agent
The new line includes a cookie maker, popcorn maker, donut maker, waffle and ice cream cone maker.
Elekta to launch new home appliances
JUDDMONTE has sold its US-based stallion Empire Maker to the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association, writes Martin Stevens.
Empire Maker is sold to Japan