Be on one Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwən
BEE-awn-wuhn
bˈiː/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɒn
BEE-on-won
Definition
To be unusually energetic, excited, or acting wild, often in a party, creative, or emotional context; slang.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, slang—mainly used by young people in the US and UK. Common in party or creative contexts, sometimes suggests being under the influence. Not appropriate for formal settings. Used like: 'She's on one tonight!' or 'You are really on one today.'
Spanish: estar a tope - estar encendido (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): estar ligado - estar com tudo (gíria)Portuguese (PT): estar cheio de energia - estar empolgado (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 嗨起来了 - 状态爆棚 (俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 嗨起來了 - 狀態爆棚 (俚語)Hindi: ज़ोर पर होना - जबरदस्त मूड में होना (स्लैंग)Arabic: في قمة النشاط - في حالة حماس (عامية)Bengali: উত্তেজিত - চঞ্চল - মজায় মেতে থাকাRussian: на кураже - на эмоцияхJapanese: ノリノリ - テンションが高いVietnamese: quá phấn khích - 'quẩy' hết mìnhKorean: 완전 들떠 있다 - 신나 있다Turkish: coşmuş - aşırı enerjikUrdu: جوش میں ہونا - بہت پرجوش ہوناIndonesian: lagi semangat banget - lagi heboh
Example Sentences
Wow, you’re really on one today!
basic
He's always on one at parties.
basic
After winning, the whole team was on one.
basic
You should've seen her last night—she was on one!
natural
Don’t mind him, he’s just on one right now.
natural
Every time that song comes on, I get on one.
natural