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puts on the spot

puts on the spot is the third-person singular simple present indicative of put on the spot.

Meaning of put on the spot

Verb

put on the spot (third-person singular simple present puts on the spot, present participle putting on the spot, simple past and past participle put on the spot)

  1. To challenge or embarrass (someone).

Questions about puts on the spot

What is puts on the spot the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Puts on the spot is the third-person singular simple present indicative of put on the spot.

Words near puts on the spot in the dictionary

  1. puts on the kibosh
  2. puts on the map
  3. puts on the pounds
  4. puts on the red light
  5. puts on the ritz
  6. puts on the spot
  7. puts one across
  8. puts one foot in front of the other
  9. puts one in hospital
  10. puts one over
  11. puts one past

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