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

By braking the inside wheels while driving the outside wheels forwards, the system allows the SUV to rotate through 360 degrees on the spot. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

As the National Court Reporters Association has long emphasized, only a human charged with the care of the record can pause a proceeding to resolve an ambiguity on the spot. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Then, just as Hawkins manages to get himself out of a particularly dire bunker, Old Henry collapses and dies on the spot. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Customization will be done on the spot, allowing fans to take home their one-of-one sneakers. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for on the spot

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