on-the-spot

[ on-thuh-spot, awn- ]

adjective

1. done or occurring at the time or place in question:

   an on-the-spot recording.

Word History and Origins

Origin of on-the-spot¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

This would mean on-the-spot fines of £200 for retailers selling unregulated products or to people aged under 18.

From BBC

A town hall aired on Univision led to a quickly debunked conspiracy theory that Harris was offering canned answers to supposedly on-the-spot questions via a teleprompter.

From Salon

Turkish citizens this summer are able to visit 10 Greek islands using on-the-spot visas, skipping a more cumbersome procedure needed to enter Europe’s common travel area zone, known as the Schengen area.

From Seattle Times

They could search for injured and trapped people in an earthquake or a collapsed building, for example, and apply on-the-spot care, such as administering CPR.

From Science Daily

Trading standards officers would also get new powers to issue on-the-spot £100 fines to shops selling tobacco or vapes to children, with all the money raised going towards further enforcement.

From BBC

Related Words

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• forthwith
• instantly
• promptly
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