Pearly Gates

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. the entrance to heaven.

Pearly Gates

plural noun

1. informal.
   the entrance to heaven
2. slang.
   not capitals teeth

Example Sentences

The rock star ended the message by making Walker an offer: "So if I do manage to get through the pearly gates, I'll have a pint of Guinness, please mate, and guess what? I'll pick up the tab. See you later, Johnny. Rock on mate, rock on."

From BBC

I can only imagine Coach Wooden greeting Bill at the Pearly Gates, welcoming him in, but insisting on a haircut and a shave first.

From Los Angeles Times

The conversation at the Pearly Gates just went next-level, folks.

From Seattle Times

I’m probably seconds from pearly gates and angels.

From Literature

He joked the warning would be called out when St Peter asked for Lavender's name at the "Pearly Gates".

From BBC

Related Words

• immortality
• nirvana
• paradise
• Promised Land