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

And to the overly literal, I don’t mean tithing or some religious-themed amusement park or you popping out that shiny quarter to cover your entry fee into the pearly gates.

From Salon

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

Related Words

• Promised Land 
• immortality 
• nirvana 
• paradise