knocking on heaven's door



knocking on heaven's door

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CheCHESpanish
FermÍN-Spanish
ÙNaOO-naScottish
Granya-Irish
ÁSmundr-Ancient Scandinavian
MÁRio-Portuguese