on-the-spot control - контроль на местах (за разоружением и т. п.)
on-the-spot news coverage - передача новостей с места событий
on-the-spot camerawork - съёмка на местах
on-the-spot diagnosis of disease - предварительный диагноз заболевания
Новый большой англо-русский словарь. 2001.
On the spot — Spot Spot (sp[o^]t), n. [Cf. Scot. & D. spat, Dan. spette, Sw. spott spittle, slaver; from the root of E. spit. See {Spit} to eject from the mouth, and cf. {Spatter}.] 1. A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Upon the spot — Spot Spot (sp[o^]t), n. [Cf. Scot. & D. spat, Dan. spette, Sw. spott spittle, slaver; from the root of E. spit. See {Spit} to eject from the mouth, and cf. {Spatter}.] 1. A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on the spot — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or[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 … Dictionary of American idioms
on the spot — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or[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 … Dictionary of American idioms
hit the spot — {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfy you; bring back your spirits or strength. Used especially of food or drink. * /A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired./ * /Mother s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys./ … Dictionary of American idioms
hit the spot — {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfy you; bring back your spirits or strength. Used especially of food or drink. * /A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired./ * /Mother s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on-the-spot — on the scene on the scene on the spot on the spotadj. Being or occurring at the place or time in question; as, an on the scene newscast. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
upon the spot — See: ON THE SPOT(1) … Dictionary of American idioms
upon the spot — See: ON THE SPOT(1) … Dictionary of American idioms
Observation on the Spot — Polish book cover Observation on the Spot (Wizja lokalna, also translated as Inspection at the Scene of the Crime) is a science fiction novel by Stanisław Lem which has not been translated into English. It deals with Ijon Tichy s traveling to a… … Wikipedia
Johnny-on-the-spot — {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed; present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. * /A good waterboy is always Johnny on the spot./ * /The firemen were Johnny on the spot and put out the fire in the house soon after it started./… … Dictionary of American idioms
