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see blind spot; hit the high spots; hit the spot; in a bind (tight spot); in a fix (spot); Johnny-on-the-spot; knock the socks (spots) off; leopard cannot change its spots; on the spot; rooted to the spot; soft spot; x marks the spot.

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change one's spots

Informal to alter one's fundamental or distinguishing beliefs, behavior, etc.

hit the high spots

Informal to treat only the main points of a topic, as in a cursory discussion

hit the spot

Informal to satisfy a craving or need

in a (bad) spot

Slang in a bad situation; in trouble

on the spot

on or at the place mentioned
at once; immediately
â Slang in trouble or difficulty
Slang in a position where something, as a reply, is expected of one
â Slang in danger, esp. in danger of death by murder

See spot in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

in spots

Now and then; here and there; occasionally.

on the spot

Without delay; at once.
At the scene of action.
Under pressure or attention; in a pressed position.

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