Meaning of 'Call on the carpet'
What does the saying 'Call on the carpet' mean?
Idiom: Call on the carpet
Meaning:
If you are called on the carpet, you are summoned for a reprimand by superiors or others in power.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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