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on the spot

/ɒn ðə spɒt/

الترجمة: تعبير اصطلاحي يعني فوراً وبدون تأخير، أو في المكان نفسه الذي يحدث فيه الشيء. ويُستعمل أيضاً للإشارة إلى إحراج شخص بمطالبته بإجابة أو قرار سريع.

مدخل واحد

phrase

/ɒn ðə spɒt/B2informal
  • arتعبير اصطلاحي يعني فوراً وبدون تأخير، أو في المكان نفسه الذي يحدث فيه الشيء. ويُستعمل أيضاً للإشارة إلى إحراج شخص بمطالبته بإجابة أو قرار سريع.

An idiomatic expression meaning immediately, without delay, or at the exact place where something is happening. It can also refer to being put in a difficult situation where one must make a quick decision or answer.

  1. Immediately or at that exact placeB1informal

    At the exact place where something is happening; without delay.

    arفي الحال وفي المكان نفسه

    • The manager made a decision on the spot.
    • She was hired on the spot after the interview.
    • He paid for the damage on the spot.
  2. In a difficult or embarrassing situationB2informal

    Under pressure to perform or make a decision immediately.

    arفي موقف حرج

    • The reporter put him on the spot with a tough question.
    • She felt put on the spot when asked to sing.
    • He was on the spot to explain his actions.