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Pearly Gates

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

  1. the entrance to heaven.

Pearly Gates British  

plural noun

  1. informal the entrance to heaven

  2. slang (not capitals) teeth

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Sisters Roberta, Eileen and Estelle will be waiting for you at the Pearly Gates.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

UK comedian Omid Djalili wrote: "Currently imagining a long queue at the Pearly Gates as St Peter makes Jackie Mason do his whole act for him. RIP Jackie."

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2021

Freeman’s best when he’s not trying to win re-election or standing at the Pearly Gates, when he’s just a guy slouching in dungarees, looking a little louche.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2020

Not that anyone would know, since it was about as hard to get invited into the Pritchards’ house as to be admitted through the Pearly Gates.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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