The phrase "pearly gates" refers to the entrance to heaven, symbolizing a beautiful and heavenly place where good people go after they die. Full definition
Thoughts of «life after death» still conjure up for most people some notion of a disembodied soul flying, rather forlornly through pearly gates and golden streets. (religion-online.org)
«The cell membrane is an 8 nanometer thick magical pearly gate where information, nutrients, and cellular messengers are trafficked through protein gates supported of phospholipids and their polyunsaturated fatty acids. (kellybroganmd.com)
Nor will you find streets paved with gold or pearly gates inviting you in. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)