Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
27th October 2024

You're on

We use this expression to accept an offer or a challenge.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
If you help me with this test, I'll buy you fish and chips afterwards.
You're on.
Example 2
I bet you can't eat all those apples in 20 minutes.
You're on. It's easy.

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