pop the question

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (phrasal verb) : - To ask someone to marry you; to propose marriage. Usage This is an informal, idiomatic phrasal verb used specifically for marriage proposals. It is often used in narrative or conversational contexts to describe the act of proposing. Examples After five years together, he finally popped the question during their vacation in Paris. I was so nervous when I popped...