pop the question

1. To “pop the question” is to propose marriage: “They have been going out for so long; I wonder when he'll pop the question.”

Idioms and Phrases

Propose marriage, as in He picked Valentine's Day to pop the question . [Early 1700s]

Example Sentences

The first Love is Blind UK contestant to pop the question said he had "no regrets" about taking part.

From BBC

The British actor proposed to the “Supergirl” star in January while they were celebrating her birthday in Gstaad, Switzerland, popping the question on the snowy suspension bridge Peak Walk.

From Los Angeles Times

Sarah and Daniel from Leytonstone were enjoying the Up at The O2 attraction, which allows people to walk on the roof of the arena, when Sarah surprised him with a ring and popped the question.

From BBC

Pippen also weighed in on the engagement talk, telling People in December that she trusted Jordan would pull off a special moment to pop the question.

From Los Angeles Times

The British actor proposed to the “Supergirl” star while they were on a ski trip in Gstaad, Switzerland, where he popped the question on the snowy suspension bridge, Peak Walk.

From Los Angeles Times