Go ahead, make my day

Meaning

A phrase used to challenge someone to give you a reason to fight or react. It implies you are looking for an excuse to take decisive action against them.

Tough, combative

Used in a sentence

• If you think you can talk to me like that, go ahead, make my day.
• The boss wanted a reason to fire him, and his tardiness gave him a 'go ahead, make my day' moment.
• He was spoiling for a fight and told the bully to go ahead, make his day.