on the spot meaning and definition

ON THE SPOT adverb

Definition of on the spot (adverb)

1. without delay or immediately
   • "we hired her on the spot"; "thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot"
2. in a difficult situation
   • "that question really put him on the spot"
3. at the place in question; there
   • "they were on the spot when it happened"; "it had to be decided by the man on the spot"