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11hit 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./ …
12Cover 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 …
13on 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 …
14on-the-spot — /on dheuh spot , awn /, adj. done or occurring at the time or place in question: an on the spot recording. [1885 90] * * * …
15on-the-spot — on the scene on the scene on the spot on the spotadj. Being or occurring at the place or time in question; as, an on the scene newscast. [WordNet 1.5] …
16on-the-spot — adjective In the right place at this very moment. Now, over to our man in Tokyo for an on the spot report …
17upon the spot — See: ON THE SPOT(1) …
18upon the spot — See: ON THE SPOT(1) …
19hit the spot — verb To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right. Some ice cold lemonade would hit the spot on a warm afternoon …
20X marks the spot — The phrase x marks the spot is used to refer to the letter X (or the × symbol) marking something s location. It can refer to:* x mark, the mark used in such instances * X Marks the Spot , a 1931 film directed by Erle C. Kenton * X Marks the Spot …
