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From: "Colin Evans" <colinevans@music2000.freeserve.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: does anybody can help me on "on the spot "
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 20:44:04 +0700
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The expression "on the spot" is usually used in a sentence like "Television
report puts the Prime Minister on the spot". It means that the programme has
revealed something that places the person in a difficult or embarrassing
situation. Hope this helps.
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