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    on the spot

    US /ɑn ði spɑt/

    ・

    UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

    A1
    phr.PhraseImmediately; at that location.
    He had to make a decision on the spot.
    phr.PhrasePresent and ready for action or responsibility.
    The mechanic was on the spot to fix the car.
    phr.PhraseIn a difficult or embarrassing situation.
    The interviewer put him on the spot with difficult questions.

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • And so I'm curious as to how he's going to answer that question when he's put on the spot tomorrow.

      And so I'm curious as to how he's going to answer that question when he's put on the spot tomorrow.

    • And so I'm curious as to how he's going to answer that question when he's put on the spot tomorrow.

      And so I'm curious as to how he's going to answer that question when he's put on the spot tomorrow.

    B1

    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • Companies like Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay, on the other hand, can approve on the spot and make approvals purchase by purchase.

      Companies like Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay, on the other hand, can approve on the spot and make approvals purchase by purchase.

    • on the other hand, can approve on the spot

      on the other hand, can approve on the spot

    B1

    How to Build Your ‘English Brain’ (5 Methods)

    13:23How to Build Your ‘English Brain’  (5 Methods)
    • try recording yourself responding to fake emergencies like "My phone isn't working," or "I need directions to the airport." It's a fun way to build your skills and get better at thinking in English on the spot.

      try recording yourself responding to fake emergencies like "My phone isn't working," or "I need directions to the airport." It's a fun way to build your skills and get better at thinking in English on the spot.

    • It's a fun way to build your skills and get better at thinking in English on the spot.

      It's a fun way to build your skills and get better at thinking in English on the spot.

    A2

    How to Communicate Confidently at Work | 4 Steps

    11:55How to Communicate Confidently at Work | 4 Steps
    • Now, if you want to be a participant and ask me a question live and have it be answered right on the spot, then sign up for my free Live with Linda event.

      Now, if you want to be a participant and ask me a question live and have it be answered right on the spot, then sign up for my free Live with Linda event.

    • Now, if you want to be a participant and ask me a question live and have it be answered right on the spot, then sign up for my free Live with Linda event.

      Now, if you want to be a participant and ask me a question live and have it be answered right on the spot, then sign up for my free Live with Linda event.

    A2

    Unbelievable Japanese Donburi Rice Bowls

    18:00Unbelievable Japanese Donburi Rice Bowls
    • You got the crunchy outer panko shell and they cover the salmon all around and they fry it right on the spot.

      You got the crunchy outer panko shell and they cover the salmon all around and they fry it right on the spot.

    • and they cover the salmon all around, and they fry it right on the spot.

      and they cover the salmon all around, and they fry it right on the spot.

    B1

    9 Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Groups

    13:249 Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Groups
    • So, icebreakers are kind of weird when you put people on the spot.

      So, icebreakers are kind of weird when you put people on the spot.

    • So, icebreakers are kind of weird when you put people on the spot.

      So, icebreakers are kind of weird when you put people on the spot.

    A2

    How AI’s Need For Nuclear Energy Is Fueling A Rise In U.S. Uranium Mining

    12:46How AI’s Need For Nuclear Energy Is Fueling A Rise In U.S. Uranium Mining
    • Like energy fuels, Cash says UR Energy focuses on long-term contracts rather than selling on the spot uranium market.

      Like energy fuels, Cash says UR Energy focuses on long-term contracts rather than selling on the spot uranium market.

    • Like Energy Fuels, Cash says UR Energy focuses on long-term contracts rather than selling on the spot uranium market.

      Like Energy Fuels, Cash says UR Energy focuses on long-term contracts rather than selling on the spot uranium market.

    B2

    How To Get a Job by Walking In Off The Street by The Recruitment Guy

    05:14How To Get a Job by Walking In Off The Street by The Recruitment Guy
    • And, you know, I'm sure people must have thought it was strange walking past me in the high street whilst I'm giving this guy some ad hoc on-the-spot coaching.

      And, you know, I'm sure people must have thought it was strange walking past me in the high street whilst I'm giving this guy some ad hoc on-the-spot coaching.

    • and I'm sure people must have thought it was strange walking past me in the high street whilst I'm giving this guy some ad hoc on-the-spot coaching.

      and I'm sure people must have thought it was strange walking past me in the high street whilst I'm giving this guy some ad hoc on-the-spot coaching.

    B1

    GaryVee Brussels Meetup | Belgium 2017

    31:42GaryVee Brussels Meetup | Belgium 2017
    • We're ideating every day, making up shit on the spot.

      We're ideating every day, making up shit on the spot.

    • We're ideating every day, making shit on the spot.

      We're ideating every day, making shit on the spot.

    A2

    BEST 7 Harajuku Sweets - Tokyo Street Food Snacks | Harajuku, Tokyo [4K]

    09:54BEST 7 Harajuku Sweets - Tokyo Street Food Snacks | Harajuku, Tokyo [4K]
    • So we're going to try some Calbee fries. They're actually made on the spot here at this shop.

      So we're going to try some Calbee fries. They're actually made on the spot here at this shop.

    • So these are made on the spot Calbee fries, they're still like warm.

      So these are made on the spot Calbee fries, they're still like warm.

    B1