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on the spot

on the spot

 
See:
spot
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: at once; immediately.
The teacher gave us our tests back on the spot.
synonyms:
immediately
definition 2: in a bad or uncomfortable position.
He was on the spot when she finally confronted him.
synonyms:
trapped