Pearly Gates
Americannoun
plural noun
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informal the entrance to heaven
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slang (not capitals) teeth
Example Sentences
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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
He joked the warning would be called out when St Peter asked for Lavender's name at the "Pearly Gates".
From BBC
“Who doesn’t want a picture in front of those pearly gates?” joked writer-director-actor Nicol Paone, who wrote and directed the 2020 comedy “Friendsgiving,” as she marched at the Netflix picket line.
From Los Angeles Times
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