You’re on

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Acceptance of a challenge or dare.

"I bet you can't eat that whole pizza." "You're on!"
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Acceptance of a challenge or dare

Often appears as...

  • you're on for that bet
  • you're on for that game

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Your turn or opportunity to do something.

The curtain is up and you're on, break a leg!
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Your turn or opportunity to do something

Often appears as...

  • you're on next
  • you're on stage

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Your signal to begin or take action.

As soon as the lights go down, you're on.
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Your signal to begin or take action

Often appears as...

  • you're on the clock
  • you're on camera
phrase

Being called or summoned, especially in a system where each person waits their turn.

You're on! The boss wants to see you.
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Being called or summoned, especially in a system where each person waits their turn

Often appears as...

  • you're on call
  • you're on the doctor's list
phrase

Acceptance of a challenge or dare.

"I bet you can't eat that whole pizza." "You're on!"
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Acceptance of a challenge or dare

Often appears as...

  • you're on for that bet
  • you're on for that game

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Your turn or opportunity to do something.

The curtain is up and you're on, break a leg!
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Your turn or opportunity to do something

Often appears as...

  • you're on next
  • you're on stage

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Your signal to begin or take action.

As soon as the lights go down, you're on.
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Your signal to begin or take action

Often appears as...

  • you're on the clock
  • you're on camera
phrase

Being called or summoned, especially in a system where each person waits their turn.

You're on! The boss wants to see you.
Visual representation of "you’re on" - Being called or summoned, especially in a system where each person waits their turn

Often appears as...

  • you're on call
  • you're on the doctor's list
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Visual representation of "you’re on"
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Informal Setting

Used among friends or in casual, playful situations, not in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Setting
"Bet you can't dunk that basketball." "You're on!"
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Eagerness to Compete

Shows excitement or willingness to take on a challenge or bet.

Illustration for Eagerness to Compete
"First to finish the assignment wins a coffee!" "You're on!"
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Confident Tone

It expresses a high level of confidence in one's abilities.

Illustration for Confident Tone
"Think you can beat me in chess?" "You're on, I've been practicing!"
Visual representation of the word "You’re on"

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