"knocking on heaven's door" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Audio: En-au-knocking on heaven's door.ogg
Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=knocking on heaven's door}} knocking on heaven's door
  1. (idiomatic) Dying, close to death. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: at death's door, on one's deathbed
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Verb [English]

Audio: En-au-knocking on heaven's door.ogg
Head templates: {{head|en|verb form|head=knocking on heaven's door}} knocking on heaven's door
  1. present participle and gerund of knock on heaven's door Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: knock on heaven's door
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