Idiom
pop the question
To ask someone to marry you.
Meanings
To propose marriage; to ask someone to marry you.
Definition
"Pop the question" means to propose marriage, usually by asking someone to become your husband or wife. It often suggests a planned or emotionally important moment. People commonly use it when talking about engagement plans or a surprise proposal.
Examples
- He popped the question during their vacation in Hawaii.
- She hoped he would pop the question before the end of the year.
- They were nervous about when to pop the question to each other’s families nearby.
- After dinner, he popped the question and she said yes.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use it for asking any important question, but it specifically means asking someone to marry you.
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