then and there then and there {adv. phr.} At that very time and place in the past; right then. He said he wanted his dime back then and there, so I had to give it to him. Compare: IN ONE'S TRACKS, ON THE SPOT, HERE AND NOW. Categories: add yours time {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment