What is the meaning of on the spot?

adverb

  • Without delay or immediately.
    • usage: "we hired her on the spot"; "thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot"
  • In a difficult situation.
    • usage: "that question really put him on the spot"
  • At the place in question; there.
    • usage: "they were on the spot when it happened"; "it had to be decided by the man on the spot"
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