then and there

adverb

: on the spot : immediately
wanted the money right then and there

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In some situations, addressing it right then and there will feel most appropriate. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025 But if the Chiefs hadn’t converted this first down in overtime the following year, their season would have ended right then and there. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2025 Along with fresh produce and meat for sale, vendors pop-up with barbecue, baked goods, paella and tacos to enjoy then and there. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025 And yes, Lino does pop the question right then and there. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for then and there

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of then and there was in the 15th century

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“Then and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/then%20and%20there. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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