Meaning of the word "pop the question" in English

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pop the question

US /pɑp ðə ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

UK /pɑp ðə ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

to ask someone to marry you

Example:

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He finally decided to pop the question after five years of dating.

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I wonder when he's going to pop the question.

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