the Pearly Gates
noun/ðə ˌpɜːli ˈɡeɪts/
/ðə ˌpɜːrli ˈɡeɪts/
[plural] (humorous)- the gates of heavenWord Originwith reference to the Bible, Revelation 21:21.
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