American Idioms and Expressions

Pop The Question Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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pop the question
What does pop the question mean?
to ask someone to marry youHe finally popped the question to his girlfriend after they had been dating for two years.
pop the question
What does pop the question mean?
ask someone to marry you ask someone to marry youHe put much thought into his possible wedding before he actually decided to pop the question.
pop the question
What does pop the question mean?
to ask someone to marry you The man finally popped the question to his girlfriend after they had been dating for two years.


Some Random Idioms
shitstick
What does "shitstick" mean?
feces in a long, narrow shape
bucko
What does "bucko" mean?
friend; buddy
head is buzzing
What does "head is buzzing" mean?
to be thinking of something or many things at the same timeMy head was buzzing after I left the meeting last night.
get one's ducks in a row
What does "get one's ducks in a row" mean?
to put one's affairs in order, to get things readyI got my ducks in a row and was able to find a job easily.
keep one`s head
What does "keep one`s head" mean?
stay calm when there is trouble or dangerHe is a very good leader and is able to keep his head during an emergency.
on your marks
What does "on your marks" mean?
used to tell runners in a race to get into the correct starting position used to tell runners in a race to get into the correct starting positionThe race began as soon as the judge yelled, "on your marks, get set, go."
reach first base
What does "reach first base" mean?
to make a good start, to succeedWe were unable to reach first base in the discussions.
rally around (someone or something)
What does "rally around (someone or something)" mean?
to come together to support someone or somethingEverybody in the small town began to rally around the mayor when he was accused of wrongdoing.
what with
What does "what with" mean?
because, as a result ofWe wanted to go away for a holiday but what with moving to a new house we are too busy to go anywhere.
Let the devil take the hindmost
What does "Let the devil take the hindmost" mean?
This idiom means that you should think of yourself and not be concerned about other people; look after yourself and let the devil take the hindmost.

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