Put Someone on the Spot

Welcome to English in a minute!

Doing something “on the Spot “

means doing something right now.

For example, someone could offer you a job

“on the Spot “ right after meeting you.

But let’s see if we can figure out

this expression.

Put Someone on the Spot

Hey , Jonathan,

how was your meeting with Christina?

She asked me how i thought she was doing with the new project.

Well, that’s direct.

I know. She really put me on the spot.

I actually think she could be doing a lot better.

To “put someone on the spot”

means to put them in a tough

or uncomfortable situation.

Usually it means demanding

an immediate answer or action.

And that’s English in a minute !