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(idiomatic) At that very moment. / (idiomatic) Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation. / (idiomatic) In a particular place.

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on the spot

Source Word

on the spot

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

まさにその瞬間に、即座に / 事前の準備なしに答えたり判断したりする状況において / 特定の場所、目の前のその場で

When the witness pointed to the door, the culprit froze on the spot.

目撃者がドアを指さすと、犯人はその場で固まった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) At that very moment.

He liked the house, so he made an offer on the spot.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.

All the sudden questions put him on the spot and he had to think quickly.

Sense（3）

(idiomatic) In a particular place.

This report comes from our man on the spot in Gaza.