on the spot

phrase

1

: at once : immediately

was hired on the spot

2

: at the place of action

a reporter who was on the spot

3

a

: in a responsible or accountable position

The coach was put on the spot for the team's latest loss.

b

: in a difficult or trying situation

The unexpected question put me on the spot.

Examples of on the spot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 691, the Muslim caliph Abd al-Malik built the Dome of the Rock mosque on the spot where the Jewish Temple had stood, with inscriptions rejecting the Christian Trinity thrown in. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Carl promised Brodsky a position as a poet-in-residence at Michigan on the spot. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

The data showed that when AI recommends a product, only 5 percent buy it on the spot. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Those who are not registered can bring their current photo ID and proof of residency to register on the spot. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on the spot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot