On-the-spot

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    At the scene; in the right place at the exact moment. idiomatic, not-comparable

    "The hikers were issued with an on-the-spot fine for littering."

Adjective
  1. 1
    at the scene of action wordnet

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on-the-scene

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"The hikers were issued with an on-the-spot fine for littering."

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