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pop up

idiom
Meaning

To appear without warning.


Examples
SIMPLE

New problems often pop up at the worst time.

CONTEXTUAL

I was almost finished with my report when a technical error decided to pop up on my screen.

COMPLEX

Unexpected complications continued to pop up throughout the project, forcing the team to constantly adjust their strategy to meet the deadline.

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

    corporation pop

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

  3. 03

    pop in

    To pay a visit in an impromptu manner.

  4. 04

    pop one's cork

    To become explosively angry.

  5. 05

    pop one's wad

    To ejaculate; to cum.

  6. 06

    pop someone's cherry

    To take the virginity of someone.

  7. 07

    pop the cherry

    To break the hymen.

  8. 08

    pop the question

    To propose marriage.

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