here and now

here and now (1) {adv. phr.}

At this very time and place; right now; immediately.

I want my dime back, and I want it here and now.

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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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[back-to-back] {adv.} 1. Immediately following. * /The health clinic had back-to-back appointments for the new students during the first week of school./ 2. Very close to, as if touching. * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[in place] (2) {adj. phr.} In the right place or at the right time; suitable; timely. * /A dog is not in place in a church./ * /Linda wondered if […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At that exact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. * /The news […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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