Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to pop the question
Phrase
/tə pɒp ðə ˈkwɛsʧən/
Definition
To ask someone to marry you.
Examples
- After dating for five years, John decided it was time to pop the question.
- During a romantic dinner at their favorite restaurant, he finally popped the question.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to describe the moment when someone proposes marriage to their partner.
Synonyms
- Propose
- Make a proposal
- Ask for someone’s hand in marriage
