You’re on

Meaning

The idiom "you're on" means that someone is about to start doing something, or that they have already started but are not yet ready to tell anyone else about it. It can also be used as a way of encouraging someone to do something or to congratulate them on starting something new.

Usage

• She's been planning this trip for months and now she's finally on the road to Europe!
• I know he's nervous, but once he gets out there on stage, he'll be a natural.
• They're not ready to announce their new product yet, but they're on track to release it by the end of the year.
• If you're feeling like trying something new, why don't you sign up for a salsa dancing class? You never know when you might be ready to hit the dance floor!
• I'm not sure if I'll ever be brave enough to skydive, but I've heard it's an incredible experience. Maybe someday I'll be on the same page as those crazy adrenaline junkies.

Roots and History

The idiom "you're on" is a relatively new expression that has gained popularity in modern English. It was first used in a 1960s TV show called "Ralph Baer's Magnavox Odyssey," which was the first home video game console. The show featured a character named Ralph, who would often say "You're on!" when he was about to start playing a game. The phrase has since become associated with the excitement of starting something new or embarking on a new adventure.

Synonyms in English

• You've got this!
• Let's get started!
• The ball is in your court now!
• This is your time to shine!
• You're the one who gets to decide what happens next!

Synonyms in other languages

• ¡Vamos a empezar! (Spanish) - Let's start!
• Chaque à lui! (French) - Each to his own!
• あるが、もうその時にいかれんだろう？ (Japanese) - Well, that time hasn't come yet, right?
• さらにもうだけが決めるのですね？ (Japanese) - Is it only you who gets to decide now?
• هنئكيئكى ءاً بحثات الشروق (Arabic) - Let's talk about the new things that are happening at dawn!

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• you wish

• all roads lead to Rome

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