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Übersetzung & Definition
(to make a decision) on the spot: (eine Entscheidung) auf der Stelle (treffen)
Beispiel
- "Bruno : Consider yourself lucky that I don't fire you on the spot."
- "I'm not sure I want to make a decision on the spot."
- "Well I can't really make a decision on the spot..."
Übung 1
Bruno says, "I'm not sure I want to make a decision on the spot".
Another way to express this sentence is: I'm not sure I want to make a decision .
Another way to express this sentence is: I'm not sure I want to make a decision .
Bruno says, "I'm not sure I want to make a decision on the spot".
Another way to express this sentence is: I'm not sure I want to make a decision right here and now.
Another way to express this sentence is: I'm not sure I want to make a decision right here and now.
right here and now: The idiom "on the spot" means "immediately" or "at this exact moment in time". It can also indicate an action which has been improvised. For example: "I was forced to make up an excuse on the spot."
on this subject: While it is true that Bruno needs to make a decision "on the subject" of his loans, "to make a decision on this subject" does not share a similar meaning with "to make a decision on the spot".
in front of you: The expression "in front of you" simply expresses the position of someone and does not share a similar meaning with "on the spot". Example: I do not want to sing "in front of you" because I am embarrassed.
in this manner: The idiom "to make a decision in this manner" expresses the form or circumstances in which a decision is made. To make a decision "in this manner" does not share a similar meaning with the idiom "to make a decision on the spot".
Übung 2
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
This is a true statement. The pharmacist asks Kevin if he is going "overseas", which is synonymous with "abroad". Both terms express the idea of traveling to another country. Kevin confirms that he will be traveling to Bangkok.
The expression "to do something on the spot" means to do something immediately or without planning or premeditation. We know that Kevin has actually called to order his medication in advance because he tells the pharmacist, "I called you earlier this week to pick up some medication." This tells us that Kevin isn't ordering his medication "on the spot". Medication refers to the pills and anti-biotics Kevin has ordered (not the condoms).
Kevin spells his name for the pharmacist, saying that it is just like the tennis player (Jimmy Connors). The pharmacist responds by saying that he doesn't "follow country club sports". The expression "I don't follow" has two primary meanings: either the speaker doesn't understand, or the speaker isn't a fan, or isn't interested in a subject. In this case, the pharmacist is expressing that he isn't interested in country club sports. A country club is a place where wealthy or rich people gather to socialize and play sports. Country club sports are generally golf and tennis. These clubs have the reputation of being places reserved for elite members of society.
This statement is false. The pharmacist asks Kevin to repeat his request for condoms by saying "what's that?". He then offers Kevin the "24 maxi-pack of condoms", which is a larger box of condoms. There is no indication that the pharmacist doesn't have any condoms.
Übung 3
Donna doesn't want to make a decision on the spot.
From the list below choose the statements which use the idiom "on the spot" correctly.
From the list below choose the statements which use the idiom "on the spot" correctly.
Donna doesn't want to make a decision on the spot.
From the list below choose the statements which use the idiom "on the spot" correctly.
From the list below choose the statements which use the idiom "on the spot" correctly.
The expression "on the spot" has a few meanings. In this sentence, it indicates that Bruno fired the intern immediately after discovering that he had been stealing. It expresses that Bruno didn't think twice about firing the intern, and suggests that he didn't take the time to move from the place (or spot) he was standing.
Although the verb "to spot" does mean to look for or identify something, the expression "on the spot" cannot be used to describe looking for somebody or something. A more appropriate choice in this sentence would be "be on the lookout for any suspicious looking people..."
The expression "on the spot" can indicate that an action has been improvised or performed without thinking. In this sentence the speaker didn't prepare a speech and was forced to improvise or ad-lib the speech. This usage also suggests that the speaker doesn't have enough time to move from the "spot" before doing or saying something.
In this sentence, the expression "on the spot" (or "to put someone on the spot") means to put pressure on someone. Susie feels pressured by the reporter's question, probably because they concern delicate or sensitive issues about animal experimentation.
The expression "on the spot" shouldn't be confused with "in the spotlight", which suggests that someone enjoys having an audience or public. "On the spot" has a few meanings in English, however none of them indicate being watched by an audience.
Übung 4
Bruno talks about firing Icarus on the spot. Here, "on the spot" means:
Bruno talks about firing Icarus on the spot. Here, "on the spot" means:
This is not correct. Bruno's threat describes how quickly he should fire Icarus. It is unrelated to money.
This is not correct. Bruno's threat describes how quickly he should fire Icarus. It is unrelated to references for a future job for Icarus.
This is the right answer. To do something "on the spot" is to do it "immediately" or "right away". Another example: "You don't have to give me an answer on the spot: I can wait for a week".
Übung 5
"It took me 5 hours to find a parking spot."
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
"It took me 5 hours to find a parking spot."
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
In this sentence, the noun "spot" refers to a location or a space. Philip is also referring to a location when he talks about a "parking spot". More specifically, Philip is indicating that he had a difficult time finding a place to park his car during the demonstrations outside of the Shmike store.
The idiom "(that beer) hits the spot" indicates a very satisfying moment or sensation. For example, someone might say "a glass of wine before dinner really hits the spot", which indicates that it feels great, or that it is very satisfying to drink a glass of wine before dinner. It is the right thing at the right moment. It does not indicate a location.
The expression "(to do something) on the spot" has several meanings in English. It can express the sense of improvising, or doing something quickly without thinking or planning. For example: I had to make up a story on the spot to tell my girlfriend. It can also express being put "in a difficult situation" as in the sentence "The boss put me on the spot when he asked me how much money I expected to be paid." It does not indicate a location, however, which is how Philip is using the term "spot".
As a verb, "to spot" means "to see" or "to identify" something or someone visually. For example: "I spotted a car in the distance coming towards us." It does not indicate a location, however, which is how Philip is using the term.
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