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On the spot
Prepositional phrase
Definitions
1.
Prepositional phrase
At that very moment.
"He liked the house, so he made an offer on the spot."
2.
Prepositional phrase
Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
"All the sudden questions put him on the spot and he had to think quickly."
3.
Prepositional phrase
In a particular place.
"This report comes from our man on the spot in Gaza.; We exercised by jumping up and down on the spot."
Synonyms
on-site
on-the-scene
immediate
there
onsite
live
situ
first-hand
in-situ
locally
in-house
local
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