English

Interjection

game on

1. Expressing eager anticipation of an event or undertaking, especially a competition of some sort.
   • 2014 August 29, Dann Gire, “Autumn movies get serious and scary with dramas and more”, in Chicago Daily Herald:

     Former high school sweethearts Dawson and Amanda (James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan) say "game on!" after returning to their small town for the funeral of a friend.

   • 2015 12/15/2015, Matt Richtel, “San Diego Vows to Move Entirely to Renewable Energy in 20 Years”, in New York Times:

     “We need others to see this and say, 'Game on,' ” he added. “We need places like Los Angeles, like San Francisco and New York, to step up.”

   • 2016 January 15, “'Game On' after Planned Parenthood Sues CMP over Undercover Videos”, in Christian Broadcasting Network:

     "My response is: game on," he said in an email. "I look forward to deposing all the CEOs, medical directors, and their co-conspirators who participated in Planned Parenthood's illegal baby body parts racket."

   • 2016 January 24, Bob Washburn, “Hunter's Corner: Chilling out in time to do some ice fishing”, in Concord Monitor:

     It is game on for the Feb. 13-14 Rotary Derby.

Adjective

game on ‎(comparative more game on, superlative most game on)

1. Ready for the beginning or escalation of a project or competition.
   • 2014 September 9, Ankit Panda, “New Delhi Will Recognize 'One China' When Beijing Recognizes 'One India'”, in The Diplomat:

     Like I said, China is game on if India wants to up the ante.

   • 2015 June 12, Scott Murdoch, “BHP says Olympic Dam expansion is 'game on'”, in The Australian:

     BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has declared the Olympic Dam expansion is “game on” but admits there are technical and manufacturing hurdles that must be worked out before final approval is given to the giant project.