game on

game on

1. A phrase used to literally start a game. Is everyone lined up? OK, game on!
2. A phrase used when one is ready to meet or pursue a particular challenge. All right, game on—let's get the cleaning started!
3. A phrase used when one is eager to benefit from a particular situation. I thought I was doing the work for free, but hey, if she wants to pay me, game on!
See also: game, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

game on

People say game on to mean that they are ready for something challenging to begin. You think you can beat me? Game on! Note: You can also say it's game on for someone to mean that they are about to face a challenge. It's game on for toy makers as Christmas approaches.
See also: game, on
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

game on

1 a signal for play to begin in a game or match. 2 said when you feel that a situation is about to develop in your favour. informal
2 1999 FHM She soon invited me back to her place for the other. Game on!
See also: game, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • game over
  • monkey in the middle
  • in the game
  • shell game
  • a shell game
  • fair play
  • fair play (to you)
  • a game in hand
  • be game
  • game is up
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