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pop the question

idiom
Meaning

To propose marriage.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is planning to pop the question tonight at dinner.

CONTEXTUAL

After dating for five years, he finally decided to pop the question during their vacation in Italy.

COMPLEX

With the engagement ring hidden securely in his pocket, he nervously prepared to pop the question under the starlit sky.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  2. 02

    burning question

    An important and pertinent question that urgently requires an answer.

  3. 03

    corporation pop

    Water, specifically drinking water supplied by a public utility company.

  4. 04

    out of the question

    Not remotely possible.

  5. 05

    pop in

    To pay a visit in an impromptu manner.

  6. 06

    pop one's cork

    To become explosively angry.

  7. 07

    pop one's wad

    To ejaculate; to cum.

  8. 08

    pop someone's cherry

    To take the virginity of someone.

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