on the spot
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on the spot(
an
thuh
spat
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en el acto
The soldiers laid down their arms on the spot when they saw they were surrounded.Los soldados se rindieron en el acto al ver que estaban rodeados.
a. allá mismo
The doctor had to perform surgery on the man on the spot, which undoubtedly saved his life.La doctora tuvo que hacerle una cirugía al hombre allá mismo, lo cual sin duda le salvó la vida.
b. en el sitio mismo
The mechanic didn't have to order any special parts, so he was able to fix my car on the spot.El mecánico no tuvo que ordenar ninguna pieza especial, así que pudo arreglar mi carro en el sitio mismo.
a. en un aprieto
My boss put me on the spot in front of everyone. I didn't even have the report on hand.Mi jefe me puso en un aprieto delante de todos. Ni siquiera tenía el informe a mano.
b. en evidencia
Because I'm a comedian, sometimes when I meet people, they sort of put me on the spot and say, "Say something funny!"Como soy humorist, a veces cuando conozco a las personas, me ponen en evidencia un poco y dicen: "¡Di algo chistoso!"
a. en el lugar
Gordon was jumping up and down on the spot to try to keep warm.Gordon saltaba en el lugar para mantenerse en calor.
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