Be on for something
phrasal verb
To be willing or prepared to do something.
If you're not tired, I'm on for watching another movie
Often appears as...
- i'm on for it
- are you on for that
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To be scheduled or expected to happen.
The meeting today is still on, isn't it?
Often appears as...
- the party is on for tonight
- the concert is on for next week
phrasal verb
To be willing or prepared to do something.
If you're not tired, I'm on for watching another movie
Often appears as...
- i'm on for it
- are you on for that
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To be scheduled or expected to happen.
The meeting today is still on, isn't it?
Often appears as...
- the party is on for tonight
- the concert is on for next week
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Willingness Indicated
Use 'be on for something' to show enthusiasm or agreement to participate in an activity.
They're all on for a game of basketball after class.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Plans
Suggest plans informally among friends using 'be on for something'.
Are you on for going to the beach this weekend?
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Response
It's often used for making decisions in the moment, showing quick readiness.
I just finished my work, so I'm on for grabbing dinner if you are.
Pro Tip 1/3Willingness Indicated
Use 'be on for something' to show enthusiasm or agreement to participate in an activity.
They're all on for a game of basketball after class.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Plans
Suggest plans informally among friends using 'be on for something'.
Are you on for going to the beach this weekend?
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Response
It's often used for making decisions in the moment, showing quick readiness.
I just finished my work, so I'm on for grabbing dinner if you are.
Pro Tip 1/3Willingness Indicated
Use 'be on for something' to show enthusiasm or agreement to participate in an activity.
They're all on for a game of basketball after class.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Plans
Suggest plans informally among friends using 'be on for something'.
Are you on for going to the beach this weekend?
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Response
It's often used for making decisions in the moment, showing quick readiness.
I just finished my work, so I'm on for grabbing dinner if you are.
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