on the spot — immediately; without delay or preparation
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: immediately; without delay or preparation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə spɑːt/
Korean meaning: 즉시, 곧바로
Korean pronunciation: **온** 더 **스팟**
Example Sentences
- When asked about his secret recipe, the chef was put on the spot and started sweating.
- She solved the math problem on the spot and impressed everyone.
- The ice cream truck broke down on the spot, leaving disappointed kids everywhere.
on the spot
ADVERB//ɑːn ðə spɑːt//
immediately; without delay or preparation
Acting immediately without delay
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When the kitchen got hot, the chef cooked on the spot!
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Origin
'spot'은 원래 '점, 장소'를 뜻하는 중세 영어에서 유래했으며, 'on the spot'은 '그 자리에서 바로'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“When asked about his secret recipe, the chef was put on the spot and started sweating.”
“She solved the math problem on the spot and impressed everyone.”
“The ice cream truck broke down on the spot, leaving disappointed kids everywhere.”
“He quit his job on the spot after his boss insulted him.”
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