TO PUT SOMEONE ON THE SPOT

Good morning.

Yesterday we looked at some different meanings of the word SPOT and today we look at an expression with this word.

Today's expression is: TO PUT SOMEONE ON THE SPOT

Meaning: To place a person in a situation where they must respond by speaking or acting in some way.

Example 1:
Wife: Dan! You really put me on the spot back there when you told Kevin about my job interview. You know I don't want to talk about it until I am actually offered the position.
Husband: I'm sorry, honey. I forgot and since Kevin knows the director at the company, I thought he could put in a good word for you.

Example 2:
Marcy felt like she had been put on the spot when Jason asked her for a loan. She doesn't like lending money to friends but she had difficulty saying no to him.

Example 3:
Beth: I hope I didn't put you on the spot when I mentioned your party in front of Martin.
Amy: No, don't worry. It's fine. I was going to invite him anyway. 

We'll be back tomorrow with another 'spot' expression.

Until then, have a great day!