"Variant" versus "option". Does "translation variant" sound awkward/unnatural?

Figurative meaning of "rake''. What does "rake" imply in this Vladimir Nabokov's quote: "the way a senile rake might totter to the nearest euthanasium"? My guess - a womanizer....

On the subject of choosing words. Is it OK to use "haunting" referring to a song/a melody?

Tongue and language. Are they used interchangeably? Do they always overlap ?

Wording. Does the sentence sound natural: "Perhaps this meal will be more to your liking.."?

I'm oscillating between two options: 'correct a mistake' and 'fix a mistake. What would you suggest?

To English speakers (or accomplished English learners). A Idiom/fixed expression. Does the idiom "pull the blanket on someone's side'' exist? What does this mean in this context -- "and keep pulling the blanket on their side'' (exept for the meaning "literally pulling the blanket''? Thanks )Correction - "An idiom" )

"separation" and "separated" in terms of marital status.       How do we use "separation" and "separated" in terms of marital status. Thank you so much.

Does the sentence "What do you mean by "secluded", if you please" sound natural?    Hi, English native speakers! Does the sentence "What do you mean by "secluded", if you please" sound natural?  Cheers!