then and there

adverb

: on the spot : immediately
wanted the money right then and there

Examples of then and there in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And after Michael McCarron scored midway through the third period to give Nashville a 5-2 lead, some Sharks players probably wanted the game — and the trip – to end right then and there. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024 Trump, meanwhile, is arguing that a big win in Iowa should end the contest then and there − but that likely won't happen. David Jackson, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024 The bull stopped beneath him, reared itself up, and gored him then and there. Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024 Shepherd welcomed guest Terry Crews to the show on Wednesday's episode, with the former NFL player teaching the ex-View cohost some of his best tackling techniques — and Shepherd put them to good use, right then and there. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 31 May 2023 And so, my mom and sister purchased the same one right then and there on our family ski trip. Michelle Parente, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024 Not everyone is going to answer an unexpected call and happily chat for 20 minutes right then and there. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 Dec. 2023 Will the developer make a rapid change in price right then and there, risking the gaming studio's reputation? Victoria Chynoweth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 To end the interview, Colbert asked about the possibility of a reunion, strongly encouraging them to go over and grab instruments and perform right then and there. Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of then and there was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Then and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/then%20and%20there. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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