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on the spot
in a spot
upon the spot
At that exact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving.
The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot over television.
When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss fired him on the spot.
In trouble, difficulty, or embarrassment.
Bill is on the spot; he invited George to visit him, but Bill's parents said no.
Mr. Jones is on the spot because he cannot pay back the money he borrowed.
In danger of murder; named or listed for death.
After he talked to the police, the gangsters put him on the spot.
on the stage
In or into the work of being an actor or actress.
John's brother is on the stage.
Mary went on the stage.
on the string
on a string
Under your influence or control; obedient to every wish.
She was pretty and popular, with two or three boys on the string all the time.
The baby had his mother on a string.
on the take
In receipt of bribes or income from illegal avenues.
В получении взяток или доходов незаконным путем.
Everyone knows that the majority of politicians are on the take. That's the reason the biggest corporations have the greatest influence on the legislation.
Всем известно, что большинство политиков — взяточники. Вот почему крупнейшие корпорации имеют наибольшее влияние на законодательство.
Officer O'Keefe was put on three months' probation because it was alleged that he was on the take.
Офицер О'Киф был приговорен к трем месяцам испытательного срока, поскольку предположительно он брал взятки.
You're naïve if you think there aren't cops on the take in this town.
Вы наивны, если думаете, что в этом городе нет полицейских, занимающихся взяточничеством.
on the track of
on the trail of
Hunting or looking for; trying to find; following.
Jim collects old stamps; he is on the track of one in Midville this afternoon.
The hunter is on the track of a deer.
The lawyer is on the trail of new proof in the case.
on the up and up
Honest; trustworthy; sincere.
We felt that he was honest and could be trusted. This information is on the up and up.
on the wagon
be on the wagon
water wagon
Participating in an alcohol addiction program; not touching any alcoholic beverage.
Jim's doctor and his family finally managed to convince him that he was an alcoholic and should go on the wagon.
on the wane and on the wax
on the increase
Decreasing and increasing, said of the moon.
The moon is regularly on the wane and on the wax at regular intervals lasting half a month.