be knocking on heaven's door



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be knocking on heaven's door

To be dying; to be approaching or very close to death (i.e., about to be admitted into the afterlife). My grandfather fought a good fight against his stomach cancer, but I'm afraid he's knocking on heaven's door now.
See also: door, knock, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Astins['æstinz]
Kazimierakah-zee-MYE-rahPolish
HunterHUN-tərEnglish
Rosangelaro-zahn-JE-lahItalian
Clementia-Late Roman
Tiarnach-Irish