pop the question

phrase

: to propose marriage

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One photo shows Winter popping the question on bended knee in a field of grass, while other photos are of the couple celebrating during a romantic picnic with champagne. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 After 11 years together, Holden finally popped the question while the couple was traveling through Thailand in 2024. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Phillips popped the question on May 29, 1973, with a sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring by Garrard. Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 The former couple began dating in 2013 before going public with their relationship in 2015, and Schiffman popped the question in 2019. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pop the question

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“Pop the question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20the%20question. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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