| Re: does anybody can help me on "on the spot " |
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| John of Aix (j.murphy@libertysurf.fr) |
2004/04/06 15:10 |
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From: "John of Aix" <j.murphy@libertysurf.fr>
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Subject: Re: does anybody can help me on "on the spot "
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 23:10:59 +0200
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> Does anyone can explain the phrase " on the spot " to me ? It will
> appreciated if an example attached . Tks
It means to be at the point of action, where things are happening. Such as
in "There was an accident and I was on the spot to see it, so I'm a witness"
It can also mean to be in trouble such as in "I was on the spot and told off
by the boss"
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