on the spot

sul momento, subito

In quel preciso momento, senza aspettare più tardi.

In inglese semplice: At that moment, without waiting until later.

• They hired her on the spot.
• He paid the fine on the spot.
• Can you decide on the spot, or do you need time?

Sinonimi: immediately, at once, right away

Espressioni comuni: on the spot payment, on the spot decision

in difficoltà, sotto pressione

Costretto a rispondere o decidere all’improvviso, senza tempo per prepararsi.

In inglese semplice: Forced to answer or decide suddenly, without time to prepare.

• That question put me on the spot.
• He felt on the spot when everyone demanded an answer.
• Please do not put her on the spot about her salary.

Come si usa: put someone on the spot (Her unexpected question put me on the spot.)

Sinonimi: under pressure

Espressioni comuni: on the spot again, on the spot publicly

sul posto, sul luogo

Nel luogo in cui qualcosa sta accadendo o è accaduto.

In inglese semplice: At the place where something is happening or has happened.

• A doctor was on the spot.
• Our reporter on the spot described the fire.
• Luckily, the police were already on the spot when trouble began.

Sinonimi: at the scene, on site

Espressioni comuni: reporter on the spot, on the spot reporting