on the spot

/ɑn ðə spɑt/
/ɒn ðə spɒt/
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Definitions of on the spot
  1. adverb
    at the place in question; there
    “they were on the spot when it happened”
    “it had to be decided by the man on the spot”
  2. adverb
    without delay or immediately
    “we hired her on the spot”
  3. adverb
    in a difficult situation
    “that question really put him on the spot”
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