explain it on the spot vs explain it at the place

Both phrases are not commonly used in English and are not correct. The correct phrase would be 'explain it on the spot' when referring to explaining something immediately or right there. 'Explain it at the place' is not idiomatic and does not convey the intended meaning.

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explain it on the spot

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean explaining something immediately or right there.

This phrase is used when someone is asked to provide an explanation or clarification right away, without delay.

Examples:

I need you to explain it on the spot so we can move forward with the project.
When the teacher asked a question, she expected the students to explain it on the spot.
He was put on the spot when he had to explain the situation to his boss.
The customer demanded that the salesperson explain it on the spot.
The presenter was able to explain it on the spot without any preparation.

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How do you explain those spots on her face?
If it's not, you can explain the odd spot as the result of some accident butcher girl, sharp knife should the police become involved.
Staff of the United Nations and NGOs and our own Commission staff are still missing, and this also explains the difficulties of organising aid on the spot.
The Doctor couIdn't explain it.
Timing of DiNozzo's mission could explain it.
- I seriously cannot explain it.
We need to put our partner on the spot.
Not the spot that somehow dies...
Nothing hits the spot like revenge with profits.
We cannot explain it to our children and nor can we explain it to the animal.
I cannot explain it, you cannot explain it.
Each item traces a decision taken in Parliament and explains its implications.
Some who understood the project would explain it to others.
Explain it to the Minister tonight.
Yes. Apparently, he didn't explain it vividly enough.
I never took the timeto explain it all.
Maybe you can help me explain it to them.
Maybe your mom will understand when you explain it to her.
He's trying to be nice and explain it.
- I'll explain it later.

explain it at the place

This phrase is not correct in English and is not commonly used. It does not convey the intended meaning of explaining something immediately or right there.

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That would explain how the place was scrubbed so quickly.
I'll explain at your place.
That explains why this place is abandoned.
If this is the case, will the Commission, which no doubt knew of the operation when the takeover actually took place, explain its present silence on the matter?
If this is the case, will the Commission, which no doubt knew of the operation when the takeover actually took place, explain its present silence on the matter?
Chitter is the perfect place to explain a complex situation.
That would explain why this place is the only thing left standing.
And that's what I was trying to explain in the first place.
A meeting with the beneficiary at which he was given the opportunity to explain his submission took place on 28 March 2006.
So now I'm at liberty to explain what has taken place in broad strokes.
The information provided will aim in the first place to explain the legal ways and the concrete possibilities to be admitted into a Member State, as well as the rights and obligations recognised to third country citizens.
We're all going to get in the car now, and we're going to go to Raffi's place and explain to him that it was a joke.
I obviously know what you're talking about, but for the kid's sake, why don't you explain what that place is?
He explains it as, I like living in apartments so I'm not going to spend a lot of money on a new place to live.
As regards the minutes, I stress that the ECB presents and explains its monetary policy decisions by means of comprehensive public statements at its press conferences which take place immediately after Governing Council meetings.
How about I explain it to you over a nice seafood dinner at a great place I know in Malibu?
I mean, i... i... it's a place where I... I don't even know what we do, let alone being able to explain it to someone else.
As the Commission explains, labelling indicating the place of origin is voluntary.
Well, that does explain one or two items I've noticed about the place.
The Doctor couIdn't explain it.

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explain it on the spot vs explain it at the place