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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She asked me how my daddy made it to the pearly gates of heaven.
From Literature
“Do I fit the criteria in terms of Christianity and in regard to St. Peter and pearly gates?”
From Salon
Sisters Roberta, Eileen and Estelle will be waiting for you at the Pearly Gates.
From Los Angeles Times
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
The conversation at the Pearly Gates just went next-level, folks.
From Seattle Times
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