You put somebody on the spot when you put somebody in a difficult position because you ask a difficult question and they have to make a decision at that moment or on the spot.
Sheylla put her boss on the spot by asking him when he was going to give us a pay-rise.
You put me on the spot by inviting me to Eric's party right in front of Eric. I felt I had to say yes, even though I didn't want to go. I didn't like to be put on the spot.
She asked if I would vote for her, which really put me on the spot because I had decided not to.
put somebody on the spot
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