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22-Mar-2009, 16:29
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22-Mar-2009, 16:49
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Originally Posted by undeddy  What does it mean? | Hi undeddy, It's a phrase that means "to be at (or near) peak performance." For example, "Tiger Woods was on his game today." |
22-Mar-2009, 17:27
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Current Location: Russia, Siberia First Language: Russian Member Type: Student or Learner | | Re: to be on
Hi!
And what's its meaning in 'Are you on?' |
22-Mar-2009, 18:27
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Originally Posted by undeddy Hi!
And what's its meaning in 'Are you on?' | Hi undeddy, That's a very open-ended question. If someone were to ask me that, I'd ask for clarification: "What, exactly, do you mean?" |
22-Mar-2009, 20:01
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Current Location: UK First Language: British English Member Type: Other | | Re: to be on
"Are you on?" is asking a person if they are going to accept a challenge or bet I've just made.
In reply, the person would say, "You're on", said by way of accepting the challenge or bet.
Other meanings of 'to be on"
He is on drugs/I am on medication for my asthma.
"I'm on" is said by an actor when he hears his cue and must make his entrance on stage.
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"You're on" would be said to the actor by someone backstage. |
22-Mar-2009, 20:19
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What film is on at the local cinema?
Who is on duty today? |
24-Mar-2009, 07:19
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Current Location: Russia, Siberia First Language: Russian Member Type: Student or Learner | | Re: to be on
So, if I want to ask someone, whether (s)he wants to join me in doing sth or participate in sth, I can ask 'Are you on?' |
24-Mar-2009, 10:33
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Current Location: Moscow First Language: Russian Member Type: Academic | | Re: to be on
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Originally Posted by undeddy So, if I want to ask someone, whether (s)he wants to join me in doing sth or participate in sth, I can ask 'Are you on?' | Are you on for the trip to the Baikal?
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25-Mar-2009, 03:27
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To be on has many meanings. My favourite TV show is hardly ever on these days, and that's just not on. |
22-Apr-2009, 15:33
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Hi, again
My friend proposes me to go, for instance, to a cafe. If I'm ready to visit it, can I say 'You're on!', meaning 'ok'? | | |
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