knocking on heaven's door

1.
USUKGlobal Englishinformalpoeticidiomatic
- Being close to death or in a terminal condition.
- Approaching the end of life or imminent mortality.
2.
Global Englishpoeticcolloquialidiomatic
- Figuratively being very near to attaining a state of bliss, release, or ultimate reward; on the verge of a transcendent or final experience.

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