go to your reward

go to (one's) reward

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

go to your reward

die.

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

See also: go, reward, to

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go to (one's) reward
go to reward
desert and reward seldom keep company
on one's
on someone's
have a price on (one's) head
get a price on (one's) head
a price on head
a price on somebody's head
a price on someone's head

References in classic literature ?

Suffer us to be gladdened by your triumphant aspect as you go to your reward. Before the veil of eternity be lifted, let me cast aside this black veil from your face!"

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