Meaning of on the spot in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    on the spot

    Definitions

    1. without delay or immediately

    Examples

    • « we hired her on the spot »
    • « thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot »
  2. 2. in a difficult situation

    Examples

    • « that question really put him on the spot »
  3. 3. at the place in question

    Examples

    • « there »
    • « they were on the spot when it happened »
    • « it had to be decided by the man on the spot »

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