get called on the carpet
get called on the carpet
To be scolded, rebuked, or reprimanded by a person or body of authority. I got called on the carpet for losing our biggest client. Thankfully, I still have my job. The company is getting called on the carpet by federal regulators for its involvement in the scandal. I hope you proofread this thoroughly because you'll get called on the carpet by the editor if any errors get published.
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