Meaning of the word "death is the great leveler" in English

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death is the great leveler

US /dɛθ ɪz ðə ɡreɪt ˈlɛv.əl.ər/
UK /dɛθ ɪz ðə ɡreɪt ˈlɛv.əl.ər/
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Idiom

the idea that all people are equal when they die, regardless of their status, wealth, or power during life

Example:
The king and the beggar are buried in the same earth, for death is the great leveler.
No matter how much money you have, death is the great leveler.