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On the spot

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Adverb
  1. 1
    without delay or immediately wordnet
  2. 2
    at the place in question; there wordnet
  3. 3
    in a difficult situation wordnet
Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    At that very moment. idiomatic

    "He liked the house, so he made an offer on the spot."

  2. 2
    Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation. idiomatic

    "All the sudden questions put him on the spot and he had to think quickly."

  3. 3
    In a particular place. idiomatic

    "This report comes from our man on the spot in Gaza."

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