Meaning of 'On the carpet'
What does the saying 'On the carpet' mean?
Idiom: On the carpet
Meaning:
When you are called to the bosses office (since supposedly, they are the only ones who have carpet) and its definitely not for a good reason, i.e., you are in trouble, something has not gone according to plan and either maybe you are responsible and/or have some explaining to do.
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