on+the+spot
91X\ marks\ the\ spot — An indication made on maps or documents of importance to call attention to a place or a feature of some importance. The treasure hunter said to his companion, Here it is; X marks the spot …
92x marks the spot — look for x, begin at x, x is important Someone had written on the map X marks the spot where we were abducted by aliens …
93rooted to the spot — not able to move. Mary was afraid and wanted to run away, but she was rooted to the spot and watched as the building collapsed …
94Johnny on the spot — Johnny on the spot, Informal. a person who is on hand to perform a duty, seize an opportunity, or act in an emergency; person who is always ready or on the alert …
95Johnny-on-the-spot — noun singular AMERICAN INFORMAL someone who is always ready and eager to help with something …
96Johnny on the spot — being ready to help, being there when needed When I need a ride, you re always here Johnny on the spot …
97x marks the spot — This is used to say where something is located or hidden …
98be riveted to the spot — to be so frightened or surprised that you cannot move I stood and watched them argue, riveted to the spot …
99put someone on the spot — to ask someone a question that is difficult or embarrassing to answer I m going to put you on the spot and ask what you would have done in his position …
100Rooted to the spot — If someone is rooted to the spot, they canot move, either physically or they cannot think their way out of a problem …