pop the question

phrase

: to propose marriage

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Carpinello later popped the question in a lavish presentation set at the top of the Empire State Building on JWoww’s birthday in February 2021. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 After three years together, Christen and Jared got engaged after the quarterback popped the question during a vacation to Cabo in June 2022. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 The two were walking on the beach to dinner at sunset when Cameron popped the question as a hidden photographer captured the moment. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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