Phrase guide

you're on

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Used to indicate acceptance by the speaker of a proposal or challenge, especially a competitive one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Let's play a game of chess. ― You're on!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 好的 (hǎode) — "I accept your challenge"
  • Chinese Mandarin: 來吧 /来吧 (lái ba) — "I accept your challenge"
  • Finnish: kiinni veti — "I accept your challenge"
  • Polish: wchodzę — "I accept your challenge"
  • Portuguese: eu topo — "I accept your challenge"
  • Russian: принима́ю вы́зов (prinimáju výzov) — "I accept your challenge"