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spot

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HIT THE HIGH SPOTS,

HIT THE SPOT,

JOHNNY-ON-THE-SPOT,

ON THE SPOT or UPON THE SPOT also IN A SPOT,

SORE SPOT.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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on the spot

[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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Johnny-on-the-spot

[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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hit the spot

[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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sore spot

[sore spot] or [sore point] {n.} A weak or sensitive part; a subject or thing about which someone becomes angry or upset easily. * /Don't ask Uncle John why his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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