game on
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
The contest or challenge has started — let's do this!
Literal meaning: The game is switched on / in progress.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
An exclamation that a competition or challenge has officially begun or resumed.
"After the referee blew the whistle, the captain shouted 'Game on!' to fire up his teammates."
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
An expression of enthusiasm or readiness when an exciting or difficult situation arises.
"They told us the project deadline was moved forward by two weeks. Game on — we can handle it."
Usage notes
Used as an exclamation, not a standard verb phrase. Common in sports commentary, gaming culture, and informal conversation. Can be used sarcastically. Popularised further by gaming and internet culture.
Commonly used with
challenge competition contest rivalry match fight
Forms
Base
game on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
games on
he/she/it
Past simple
gamed on
yesterday
Past participle
gamed on
have + pp
-ing form
gaming on
continuous
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Synonyms
let's go bring it on it's on challenge accepted we're in business
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