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9th April 2024

You're on

We use this expression to say we agree to a condition someone has created.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
If you help me with this, I'll let you borrow that DVD you wanted.
You're on. What do you want me to do?
Example 2
I tell you what, if you fix us something to eat, I'll pay for the cinema tickets.
You're on. Do you like chicken?

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