pop the question

To ask somebody to marry, usually from the male to the female, often on bended knee with an engagement ring.
See: the question

My jaw dropped when Danny popped the question.

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Popped the big question

Asked someone to marry you. Usually asked by the male to the female

While walking on the beach, Tommy popped the big question, and Melinda happily accepted. So this has become an engagement party.