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
💡 Concept
The teacher put him on the spot with a surprise question.
🎵 Rhyme
When the kitchen got hot, the chef cooked on the spot!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɑːn ðə spɑːt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn ðə spɒt/
🌳Etymology
Origin
'spot'은 원래 '점, 장소'를 뜻하는 중세 영어에서 유래했으며, 'on the spot'은 '그 자리에서 바로'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
hotnotgotlot
hot
not
got
lot
🔗Collocations
hire on the spot
decide on the spot
put someone on the spot
killed on the spot
reporter on the spot
answer on the spot
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
immediatelyinstantlyright awayat oncestraightaway
Antonyms
latereventuallygradually
Related
spontaneousimpromptuimmediateinstantsudden
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