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Does the word "on" means to start something?

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Rebecca

Here, the whole phrase "game on" means to start something! The preposition "on" after other words wouldn't have the same effect. Ex: It's game on. Are you ready?! Ex: Game on, Matilda. I'm gonna beat you in the marathon.

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