ON THE SPOT as ADVERB

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