on the spot

on the spot
I adj infml
1)

The police were on the spot within a few minutes of hearing about the crime — Полицейские были на месте через несколько минут после сообщения о преступлении

She's on the spot whenever she's needed — Она всегда на месте, когда нужна ее помощь

Unless he was on the spot nothing was done — Если его не было на месте, то ничего не делалось

She always contrived to be on the spot when anything was doing — Когда затевалось что-нибудь интересное, она была тут как тут

2)

Let's leave the decision to the people on the spot — Пускай решают люди на местах

We'll soon hear from our man on the spot — Мы скоро получим сообщение от нашего человека, который находится непосредственно на месте событий

II adv infml

Anyone breaking the rules will be asked to leave on the spot — Любого, кто будет нарушать правила, попросят немедленно удалиться

He was killed on the spot — Его убили на месте

I apologized on the spot but she wouldn't listen to me — Я сразу же извинился, но она даже слушать меня не стала

He whipped out his cheque book and gave me bread on the spot — Он выхватил свою чековую книжку и тут же дал мне денег

They try to work it out on the spot and not let resentment build up — Они стараются решать все проблемы незамедлительно, чтобы не дать накапливаться недовольству


Новый англо-русский словарь современной разговорной лексики. - М.:«Русский язык-Медиа» . . 2003.

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  • Upon the spot — Spot Spot (sp[o^]t), n. [Cf. Scot. & D. spat, Dan. spette, Sw. spott spittle, slaver; from the root of E. spit. See {Spit} to eject from the mouth, and cf. {Spatter}.] 1. A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • on the spot — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or[upon the spot] At that exact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. * /The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot over television./ * /When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • hit the spot — {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfy you; bring back your spirits or strength. Used especially of food or drink. * /A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired./ * /Mother s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys./ …   Dictionary of American idioms


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