propose a toast
propose a toast
To request that those present raise their glasses in honor of or tribute to someone or something. Before we all sit down to our meal, I just want to propose a toast to my mother. Mom, we all love you so much, and we hope your retirement marks the beginning of a wonderful new chapter in your life.
See also: propose, toast
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
propose a toast
to make a toast before a celebratory drink. I'd like to propose a toast in honor of your birthday. At the wedding reception, the bride's father proposed a toast to the new couple.
See also: propose, toast
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
propose a ˈtoast (to somebody)
ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking: I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.In the past, the name of a lady who was being wished health and happiness was supposed to improve the flavour of the wine like the pieces of spiced toast that people put in their wine.See also: propose, toast
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- raise a/(one's) glass (to someone)
- raise glass to
- raise your glass
- rub (someone or something) with (something)
- rub with
- offer (something) for (something)
- offer for
- offering
- throw (something) in(to) the pot
- approach about