Game on
interjection
Used to say that a competition, challenge or battle is about to start, or has already started.
After the long delay, the players finally took the field again. Game on!
Often appears as...
- the match is game on
- is the game on?
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Describes a situation where everything is ready for an event or activity to start.
All the preparations are done, the decorations are up, the guests are arriving - it's game on.
Often appears as...
- it's game on for the party
- game on wednesday
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The state of a game or competition being currently active or ongoing.
With five minutes left in the fourth quarter, it's still game on for both teams.
Often appears as...
- still game on here
- keep the game on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
interjection
Used to say that a competition, challenge or battle is about to start, or has already started.
After the long delay, the players finally took the field again. Game on!
Often appears as...
- the match is game on
- is the game on?
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Describes a situation where everything is ready for an event or activity to start.
All the preparations are done, the decorations are up, the guests are arriving - it's game on.
Often appears as...
- it's game on for the party
- game on wednesday
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The state of a game or competition being currently active or ongoing.
With five minutes left in the fourth quarter, it's still game on for both teams.
Often appears as...
- still game on here
- keep the game on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Challenge Initiation
It often signals the start of a competitive interaction, not just a game.
You've beaten my score? Game on!
Pro Tip 2/3Enthusiastic Response
Use it to show eagerness when accepting a challenge.
They say I can't win this debate. Game on!
Pro Tip 3/3Resuming Activity
Signal the continuation of an event after a pause or interruption.
The rain stopped, and the players returned. Game on!
Pro Tip 1/3Challenge Initiation
It often signals the start of a competitive interaction, not just a game.
You've beaten my score? Game on!
Pro Tip 2/3Enthusiastic Response
Use it to show eagerness when accepting a challenge.
They say I can't win this debate. Game on!
Pro Tip 3/3Resuming Activity
Signal the continuation of an event after a pause or interruption.
The rain stopped, and the players returned. Game on!
Pro Tip 1/3Challenge Initiation
It often signals the start of a competitive interaction, not just a game.
You've beaten my score? Game on!
Pro Tip 2/3Enthusiastic Response
Use it to show eagerness when accepting a challenge.
They say I can't win this debate. Game on!
Pro Tip 3/3Resuming Activity
Signal the continuation of an event after a pause or interruption.
The rain stopped, and the players returned. Game on!
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