then and there
At that moment
Then and there means immediately, on the spot, at that exact moment and place.
It emphasizes that something happened without delay or relocation: She decided then and there to quit her job.
The phrase suggests spontaneous, decisive action—no waiting, no going elsewhere.
Also appears as there and then with identical meaning.
- right awayWithout pause or delay
- at onceWithout any delay
- on the spotImmediately, without preparation
- instantlyWithout any pause
- forthwithWithout delay
spur of the moment · spontaneously · without a second thought · just like that · unhesitatingly · decisively · immediately · promptly · thereupon · in situ · without delay · directly · quick as a flash · in a heartbeat · this minute · snap · lickety-split · subito
then and thereeventually
At a later time
later · in due time · at some point · sooner or later · someday
then, there, thereby, therein, thereof, thereto, thence, thenceforth, therewith