HyperDic: on_the_spot

English > 3 senses of the expression on the spot:
ADVERBallon the spotwithout delay or immediately
allon the spotin a difficult situation
allon the spotat the place in question
English > on the spot: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningWithout delay or immediately.
Examples
  • "we hired her on the spot"
  • "thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot"
Spanishen el acto
English > on the spot: 3 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a difficult situation.
Example"that question really put him on the spot"
Spanishen situación crítica, en un aprieto
English > on the spot: 3 senses > adverb 3
MeaningAt the place in question; there.
Examples
  • "they were on the spot when it happened"
  • "it had to be decided by the man on the spot"

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