| 释义 |
the pearly gates the pearly gatesThe gates of heaven. The phrase originates from a passage about heaven in the book of Revelation. Sometimes capitalized. When I get to the pearly gates, I want Saint Peter to say, "Now the party can begin!"See also: gate, pearlythe ˌPearly ˈGates (humorous) the gates of heaven: What’s going to happen when I get to those Pearly Gates? Have I lead a good life?See also: Gate, pearly |