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Definition on the spot in British English

on the spot phrase

phrase
1

in the exact place where something is happening

Example

We'll have a police officer on the spot immediately.

Synonyms and related words
discoverability presence attendance
2

without leaving the position you are in. The American expression is in place

Example

She does five minutes of running on the spot.

Synonyms and related words
still static stationary
Example

Any workers found breaking these rules will be sacked on the spot.

Synonyms and related words
suddenly immediately at once
Definition on the spot in British English