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11upon\ the\ spot — adv or adj. phr. 1. • (up)on the spot At that exact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot over television. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss fired… …
12hit the spot — {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfy you; bring back your spirits or strength. Used especially of food or drink. * /A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired./ * /Mother s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys./ …
13hit the spot — {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfy you; bring back your spirits or strength. Used especially of food or drink. * /A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired./ * /Mother s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys./ …
14Cover the spot — is the name for an amusement park game that involves covering a spot (usually painted on the playing area) with five smaller discs. The discs are usually made of a metallic or other stiff material. This game is deceptively difficult, and although …
15on the spot — 1. immediately. Huge numbers of people donated blood on the spot. We fell in love with the puppy and bought him on the spot. 2. in the place where something has just happened. Police arrested the robber on the spot …
16on the spot — 1) in the exact place where something is happening We ll have a police officer on the spot immediately. 2) British without leaving the position you are in. The American expression is in place She does five minutes of running on the spot. 3)… …
17on-the-spot — adj [only before noun] done immediately while you are at a particular place ▪ Doctors can often give on the spot treatment. →on the spot at ↑spot1 (5) …
18on-the-spot — /ˈɒn ðə spɒt/ (say on dhuh spot) adjective made or performed instantly: an on the spot decision; an on the spot fine …
19on the spot — adverb a) At that very moment; right away. He liked the house, so he made an offer on the spot. b) Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation. All the sudden questions put him on the spot and he had to think quickly …
20on-the-spot — ADJ: ADJ n On the spot things are done at the place that you are in at the time that you are there. Rail travellers who try to avoid paying their fares could face on the spot fines …
