Master of the Universe: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 2.

    International EnglishinformalpejorativefigurativeMachine
    • A self-aggrandizing or ironic label for a person who behaves as if omnipotent within a particular domain (e.g., business, finance, social circles).

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    • Jake calls himself the Master of the Universe at work because he thinks he controls every decision.

      Jake jokingly or arrogantly refers to himself as having total control at work.

    • She walked into the meeting like a Master of the Universe, confident and commanding attention.

      She entered the meeting with an air of supreme confidence and authority.

    • Don’t act like the Master of the Universe just because you got promoted.

      Don’t behave arrogantly as if you have supreme power just because you were promoted.

  • 3.

    International EnglishliteraryinformalMachine
    • A grandiose title applied in fiction to a ruler, villain, or character who claims or wields supreme authority over a world or realm.

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    • The villain in the story proclaimed himself Master of the Universe, ruling his dark realm with an iron fist.

      The antagonist declared himself supreme ruler of his world, controlling it harshly.

    • In sci-fi fiction, the Master of the Universe often wields absolute power over entire galaxies.

      In science fiction, the Master of the Universe is a character with total authority over vast cosmic areas.

    • The comic book hero battles the Master of the Universe to save his world from destruction.

      The superhero fights the supreme villain to protect his world from ruin.

  • 1.

    religious usage (Jewish and Christian liturgies)International EnglishformalreligiousMachine
    • A reverential title for a supreme deity, acknowledging absolute sovereignty and creative authority over all existence.

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    • In many religions, God is acknowledged as the Master of the Universe, the creator of all things.

      In many faiths, God is revered as the supreme deity with absolute authority over everything.

    • The concept of a Master of the Universe represents ultimate sovereignty and creative power.

      The idea of a Master of the Universe symbolizes complete control and creative authority.

    • Ancient texts often describe the Master of the Universe as the source of all life and order.

      Old writings frequently portray the Master of the Universe as the origin of existence and harmony.

    • Worshipers pray to the Master of the Universe for guidance and protection.

      Believers pray to the supreme deity for direction and safety.

Examples:

  • EN: Tomorrow, Master of the Earth, Master of the Galaxy, Master of the Universe!
    ES: ¡Mañana, Amo de la Tierra, Amo de la Galaxia, Amo del Universo!
  • EN: Now, I, Skeletor am Master of the Universe.
    ES: Ahora, yo, Skeletor soy amo del Universo.
  • EN: "But I am a Master of the Universe.
    ES: "Pero soy como un Madelman.
  • EN: A Master of the Universe.
    ES: Un Madelman.
  • EN: The Master of the Universe was going down for the third time.
    ES: El Madelman se hundía por tercera vez.
  • EN: I am Bob, Master of the Universe.
    ES: Soy Bob, Amo del Universo.
  • EN: Master of the Universe! No need to hurry!
    ES: ¡Amo del universo, no te apresures!
  • EN: Walter Beerly, Master of the Universe.
    ES: Walter Beerly, Amo del Universo.
  • EN: "O Master of the Universe, our Father, Merciful Father."
    ES: "Maestro del universo... nuestro padre, misericordioso padre".
  • EN: Blessed art Thou, the Eternal, Master of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.
    ES: Bendito eres Tú, el Eterno Señor del Universo. Quien trae el pan de la tierra.
  • EN: How did you put a hole in the bank, "Master of the Universe"?
    ES: Y cómo hiciste ese agujero al banco, "Master del Universo"?
  • EN: At the time I was so caught up in the gamble, and I was "Master of the Universe", that I continued to buy without authorization, signing the papers myself, even after the bank had stopped the project.
    ES: En ese momento estaba tan atrapado en el juego... Era un "Master del Universo"... Y seguí comprando sin autorización firmando los papeles necesarios.
  • EN: Go to school, and enjoy being smarter than everyone, and become Master of the Universe.
    ES: Ve a la escuela, y disfruta de ser màs inteligente que todos, y llega a ser Maestro del Universo.
  • EN: Well, what if I don't want to be Master of the Universe?
    ES: Bueno, ¿y qué si no quiero ser Maestro del Universo?
  • EN: It's the ingredient that makes you feel like the Master of the Universe.
    ES: Es justo el componente que te hace sentir el amo del universo.

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Source: Wiktionary