Question

in_the_loop_569 to ask someone to get married The question in the expression is “Will you marry me?” Presumably it is popped because it is supposed to come as a surprise.

Accepted Answer

POP THE QUESTION Jane was hoping Mike would pop the question before long. After all, they had been dating each other for more than two years and Jane thought it was time they got married.It came as a complete surprise to Marsha when Bill popped the question and asked her to marry him. Emotions/Feelings: success and happiness

Id	in_the_loop_569
Idiom	POP THE QUESTION
Definition	to ask someone to get married
Examples	Jane was hoping Mike would pop the question before long. After all, they had been dating each other for more than two years and Jane thought it was time they got married. It came as a complete surprise to Marsha when Bill popped the question and asked her to marry him.
Extra Info	The question in the expression is “Will you marry me?” Presumably it is popped because it is supposed to come as a surprise.
Category	Emotions/Feelings: success and happiness

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