pop the question

phrase

: to propose marriage

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The British rugby veteran, 38, popped the question on Christmas Day during a family gathering at McCord's Los Angeles home. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 From Alaska to Florida, these spots are perfect for popping the question or spending quality time together. Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Weeks earlier, Wilson had popped the question to Kelly Osbourne at her father Ozzy Osbourne‘s final concert before his death at 76. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 There was a bit of buzz at camp about Herbert getting engaged to girlfriend Madison Beer, with the couple posting photos Tuesday of the proposal, complete with the quarterback dropping to a knee to pop the question. Los Angeles Times, 29 July 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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