on the spot也是记者试图对政治家做的事情，put someone on the spot他们故意问一些让人难以回答的问题，目的就是让对方尴尬，陷入困境。

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Don't put me on the spot like this. You know I can't give you the confidential information.
别这样让我为难，你知道我不能给你机密资料的。

The teachers put the Vice-Chanceller on the spot by asking him when the new pay scales would be implemented.
老师们问副校长新的工资标准什么时候实施？这让他很尴尬。