go to your reward

go to (one's) reward

To die. I was very sorry to hear that your grandfather went to his reward last night.

This euphemisistic expression is based on the idea that people receive their just deserts after death.

See also: reward

References in classic literature ?

Suffer us to be gladdened by your triumphant aspect as you go to your reward.

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