Значение идиомы call on the carpet

[call on the carpet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To call before an authority for a scolding or reprimand.

The worker was called on the carpet by the boss for sleeping on the job.

The principal called Tom on the carpet and warned him to stop coming to school late.


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Значение идиомы call on the carpet