be gathered to (one's) fathers

be gathered to (one's) fathers

euphemism To die. It's such a shame that Tom has been gathered to his fathers. When is his funeral?
See also: father, gather
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • a lulu
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • pillow-biter