Reference meaning
on the spot
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at the scene of action
Related source terms
on-the-spot(a)on-the-scene(a)
Other meanings
2. adverb
without delay or immediately
3. adverb
in a difficult situation
4. adverb
at the place in question; there
Source and scope
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