On the spot (5,3,4)

I believe the answer is:

there and then

(Other definitions for there and then that I've seen before include "Without hesitation" , "Instantly (but not here and now!)" , "Forthwith, immediately" , "straight away" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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