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action
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showtime
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bazinga
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bingo
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eureka
game on
Game on
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/ɡˈeɪm ˈɑːn/
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[ interjection ]
Informal

used to convey readiness, determination, or excitement for a competition, challenge, or activity

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You think you can beat us?
This exam is our chance to prove ourselves.
Game on, folks!
here we go
Here we go
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/hˈɪɹ wiː ɡˈoʊ/
[ interjection ]

used to signify the beginning of an event, action, or situation

Buckle up
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/bˈʌkəl ˈʌp/
[ interjection ]

used to advise someone to prepare for a potentially challenging or turbulent situation

let's go
Let's go
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/lˈɛts ɡˈoʊ/
[ interjection ]

used to express enthusiasm, readiness, or encouragement to begin an activity, venture, or journey

snap to it
Snap to it
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/snˈæp tʊ ɪt/
[ interjection ]

used to instruct someone to act quickly, efficiently, or with urgency

action
Action
simplified /ākshēn/
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[ interjection ]

used to signal the beginning of an activity, typically a performance

What is the origin and context of use of 'action'?

The interjection "action" has its origin in gaming and entertainment culture, particularly in the context of video games, movies, and other forms of media. It is often used to exclaim excitement or anticipation for an upcoming event or to prompt someone to take action. The use of "action" as an interjection has also extended beyond its original contexts into everyday language, where it can be used informally to incite excitement, energy, or motivation.

chop-chop
Chop-chop
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/ˈtʃɑpˈtʃɑp/
[ interjection ]
Informal

used to urge someone to hurry up or to prompt them to complete a task quickly

come on
Come on
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/kˈʌm ˈɑːn/
[ interjection ]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

showtime
Showtime
simplified /showtaim/
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[ interjection ]

used to announce the beginning of a performance, event, or moment of importance

in your face
In your face
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/ɪn jʊɹ fˈeɪs/
[ interjection ]

used to express triumph, satisfaction, or defiance after achieving success or proving someone wrong

bazinga
Bazinga
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/bɛzˈɪŋɡə/
[ interjection ]
Humorous

used to indicate a successful outcome, a sudden realization

bingo
Bingo
simplified /bingow/
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[ interjection ]
Informal

used to express sudden recognition, understanding, or realization of something

nailed it
Nailed it
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/nˈeɪld ɪt/
[ interjection ]

used to express satisfaction, triumph, or pride after successfully completing a task

boom
Boom
simplified /boom/
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m
[ interjection ]

used to express success, achievement, or a sudden positive outcome

eureka
Eureka
simplified /yureekē/
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[ interjection ]

used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

What is the origin and context of use of 'eureka'?

The word "eureka" is derived from the Greek word "heúrēka," which means "I have found it." The scientist Archimedes is said to have exclaimed "eureka" upon making his discovery, signifying his excitement and realization. In modern contexts, "eureka" is used to express sudden insight, discovery, or enlightenment, often when someone finds a solution to a problem or uncovers something significant.

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