on-the-spot(a), on-the-scene(a)(adverb)

at the scene of action

"an on-the-spot reporter"; "on-the-spot inspections"; "an on-the scene newscast"

on the spot(adverb)

without delay or immediately

"we hired her on the spot"; "thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot"

on the spot(adverb)

in a difficult situation

"that question really put him on the spot"

on the spot(adverb)

at the place in question; there

"they were on the spot when it happened"; "it had to be decided by the man on the spot"

on-the-spot(Adjective)

In the right place at this very moment.

Now, over to our man in Tokyo for an on-the-spot report.