what is the meaning of the phrase put on the spot?
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If you put someone on the spot, you cause them embarrassment or difficulty by forcing them at that moment to answer a difficult question or make an important decision: Mira rather put the boss on the spot by asking him when he was going to give us a pay rise. Embarrassing. awkward.
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In this case it means to tease someone, meaning 2 below (from Answers.com). put-on n. Slang. A deceptive outward appearance. The act of teasing or misleading someone, especially for amusement.
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Verb. put someone on blast (third-person singular simple present puts someone on blast, present participle putting someone on blast, simple past and past participle put someone on blast) (slang) To embarrass by publicly denouncing or exposing, especially by using social media.
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The phrase 'Icing on the Cake' refers to something positive that enhances a situation that's already good. Example of Use: “She was delighted she was accepted to her new job, but having her best friend as her boss was just the icing on the cake.”
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Spot-on means exactly correct or accurate. [British, informal] Schools were told their exam information had to be spot-on and accurate.
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phrase. If you have a soft spot for someone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot. Terry had a soft spot for me.
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(figurative, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult. He is not a particularly talented builder, but when push comes to shove, he can usually get the job done.
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sweet spot (plural sweet spots) Any place that is optimal for obtaining a certain desirable effect or result. (figuratively) Any set of conditions that is optimal for obtaining a certain desirable effect or result. (slang, euphemistic) The clitoris, prostate gland, or other center of sexual pleasure.
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Definition of put one's foot in it. informal. : to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction I really put my foot in it when I asked her about her job.
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mainly US informal. used to tell someone that you believe they can or will succeed in dealing with something: I know you can lose that weight! You got this!
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Definition of put on the dog. US, informal + old-fashioned. : to pretend that one is very stylish or rich They really put on the dog for their daughter's wedding.
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Catch Word #157 – You killed it In this episode, we're looking at expressions that mean to do something very well. They're casual expressions that can be used to talk about a big performance or a small school project. Check out this episode if you want to give someone a high compliment in a natural way!
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1. (put up with someone/something) to accept someone or something unpleasant in a patient way. How has Jan put up with him for so long? I will not put up with your bad behaviour any longer!
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Definition of put-and-take. : any of various games of chance played with a teetotum or with dice in which players contribute to a pool and take from it according to the instructions on the top or dice.
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When you use the expression 'On Pins and Needles' you mean that someone is in a. state of anxious suspense. Example of use: “Todd has been on pins and needles all day, waiting for his wife to have the baby.”
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Nailed it is an expression used to comment on the successful, skillful, or clever completion or performance of something. It's often used sarcastically in reference to efforts that comically failed.
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We will examine the meaning of the idiom put up with, from where this expression is derived, and some examples of its use in sentences. To put up with someone or something means to tolerate it, to endure something annoying, to patiently accept something or someone that is unpleasant.