on_the_spot (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 3 senses of the expression *on the spot*:
ADVERB	all	on the spot	without delay or immediately
	all	on the spot	in a difficult situation
	all	on the spot	at the place in question

English > *on the spot*: 3 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	Without delay or immediately.
Examples	"we hired her on the spot" "thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot"
Spanish	en el acto

English > *on the spot*: 3 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	In a difficult situation.
Example	"that question really put him on the spot"
Spanish	en situación crítica, en un aprieto

English > *on the spot*: 3 senses > adverb 3
Meaning	At 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"

HyperDic: on_the_spot