Then and there Meaning in English
expression
ˈðɛn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðɛɹ
THEN-uhnd-THAIR
ðˈɛn/ /ˈænd/ /ðˈeə
THEN-uhnd-THAIR
Definition
Immediately, at that exact time and place, without waiting or delay.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both spoken and written English, often for decisions or actions made instantly. Common in storytelling: "I decided then and there". Neutral register, not formal or slang. Do not split the phrase; use it as a fixed expression.
Spanish: en ese mismo momento - en el actoPortuguese (BR): na hora - naquele momentoPortuguese (PT): na hora - naquele momentoChinese (Simplified): 当场 - 就地Chinese (Traditional): 當場 - 當下Hindi: वहीं और उसी समयArabic: في الحال - في تلك اللحظةBengali: সঙ্গে সঙ্গে - তখনই এবং সেখানেইRussian: прямо тогда и там - сразу же на местеJapanese: その場でVietnamese: ngay tại đó - ngay lúc đóKorean: 그 자리에서 - 즉시Turkish: orada ve o andaUrdu: وہیں اور اُسی وقتIndonesian: saat itu juga - di tempat itu juga
Example Sentences
She made the decision then and there.
basic
I answered his question then and there.
basic
They decided to leave then and there.
basic
He asked me to marry him, and I said yes then and there.
natural
When I saw the mistake, I fixed it then and there.
natural
She apologized then and there without making excuses.
natural