In this situation, the meaning of “You’re on!” depends upon the situation.
Inception, 2010. EAMES was sitting down, and COBB approached to him, and he refused to give in. I know
your going to give up on me,” err you’re going to come out with me. You have one hour. And feel free to post it here. What are some useful resources for us now? I
googled it and found this : https://english.stackexchange.org/.
Do
you think my responses on why-dos-youre-on-mean-i-agree make sense? Or is it just me. I see a problem?
I just try to guess and maybe it means “It’s your turn.” doesn’t it?
Can you please deliver a few examples in order to understand rapidly?
Thank you in
advance.
In this case, since EAMES already works for COBB, I think the meaning is more along the lines of definition 5 or 5. 1 at Oxford dictionary. Com’s ON definition (thanks to MaulikV for the link):
(Of an actor) on stage; performing.
What’s your cue? You’re on. Now What?(Of an employee) working; on duty.
I think the “actor giving a performance” definition falls at more close to movie theaters as COBB’s task is to trick someone into giving away information, but I think
both senses are appropriate.
What defines on?
Although this meaning is often used in TV, radio, and the stage, it could also be used during a con scam (as in the movie), or even in marketing.
At an expo, for example, one of my associates might be getting ready to demo our product, and I might say:
Okay, you’re on, right? Generally, people look sharp. They can easily look smarter as well.
Can you be around now, my daughter is
giving a speech? Practice one more time, and get a good night’s rest.
If I want to stand my ground against China’s economy, then I just need to create this!
