on the spot
/ˌɑn ðə ˈspɑt/
adverb
- Immediately and at the place where something is happening.
- The judge fined him on-the-spot for littering.
- She had to think on-the-spot when the microphone stopped working.
- The mechanic fixed the tire on-the-spot.
adjective
- Done or happening immediately, at the place where something is happening, without delay.
- The manager gave him an on-the-spot bonus for his hard work.
- They made an on-the-spot decision to cancel the event.
- The teacher asked an on-the-spot question during the presentation.
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