Idiom
pop the question
Meanings
To propose marriage by asking someone to marry you.
Definition
To pop the question means to ask someone to marry you.
To pop the question means to propose marriage to someone, usually by asking “Will you marry me?”. It is often used for a surprising or special moment, such as during a date or celebration. The phrase focuses on the act of proposing, not on the wedding itself.
Examples
- He popped the question on our anniversary.
- She was so nervous before she popped the question.
- Everyone cheered when he popped the question at the picnic.
- I can’t believe you popped the question without telling anyone!
- They popped the question during their trip to the mountains.
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