pop the question pop the question {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask someone to marry you. After the dance he popped the question. A man is often too bashful to pop the question. Categories: add yours {slang} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion