be gathered to (one's) fathers



be gathered to (one's) fathers

euphemism To die. It's such a shame that Tom has been gathered to his fathers. When is his funeral?
See also: father, gather

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mathildamə-TIL-də (English, Swedish)English, Swedish, Ancient Germanic
JaynieJAY-neeEnglish
Vargas['wa:gəs]
Witherspoon['wiðə.spu:n]
Abilioah-BEE-lyoSpanish
Okeanos-Greek Mythology