Pop the question
verb
To ask someone to marry you.
He decided to pop the question on their fifth anniversary date.
Often appears as...
- decided to pop the question
- ready to pop the question
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To ask someone to marry you.
He decided to pop the question on their fifth anniversary date.
Often appears as...
- decided to pop the question
- ready to pop the question
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Setting
The phrase often implies a romantic and special occasion when someone proposes marriage.
On their romantic getaway, John finally popped the question.
Pro Tip 2/3Surprise Element
It suggests a surprise or unexpected moment, though it might also be anticipated by both.
She had no idea he was going to pop the question right then.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Idiom
The phrase is casual and idiomatic, more often used in spoken English than in formal writing.
At dinner, he casually popped the question and she said yes!
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Setting
The phrase often implies a romantic and special occasion when someone proposes marriage.
On their romantic getaway, John finally popped the question.
Pro Tip 2/3Surprise Element
It suggests a surprise or unexpected moment, though it might also be anticipated by both.
She had no idea he was going to pop the question right then.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Idiom
The phrase is casual and idiomatic, more often used in spoken English than in formal writing.
At dinner, he casually popped the question and she said yes!
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Setting
The phrase often implies a romantic and special occasion when someone proposes marriage.
On their romantic getaway, John finally popped the question.
Pro Tip 2/3Surprise Element
It suggests a surprise or unexpected moment, though it might also be anticipated by both.
She had no idea he was going to pop the question right then.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Idiom
The phrase is casual and idiomatic, more often used in spoken English than in formal writing.
At dinner, he casually popped the question and she said yes!
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