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the Pearly Gates

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/ðə ˌpɜːli ˈɡeɪts/

/ðə ˌpɜːrli ˈɡeɪts/

[plural] (humorous)

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the gates of heaven
Word Originwith reference to the Bible, Revelation 21:21.

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