turn down a proposal

Frequency: 7.111.3 per million words

to refuse an offer of marriage

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Examples (10)

  • She turned down his proposal.
  • Despite his heartfelt plea, she regretfully turned down his proposal.
  • It was a difficult decision, but she had to turn down his proposal.
  • He was heartbroken when she turned down his proposal for the second time.
  • Are you really going to turn down his proposal after all these years?
  • Many women in that era felt pressured to accept, but she bravely turned down the proposal.
  • If he ever makes a proposal, I might have to turn it down.
  • She didn't want to hurt him, but she knew she had to turn down his proposal.
  • Having serious doubts about their future, she ultimately turned down his proposal.
  • To everyone's surprise, she decided to turn down the proposal.