on the carpet

Idioms  

1. see call on the carpet.

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Example Sentences

John knows he’s going to be called on the carpet, to the extent that a public hearing will be held and witnesses summoned.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Getting them to sit on the carpet for a long book can be challenging,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s really hard as an independent creator to get people to come your way. Because of the success of ‘Chicken Shop Date,’ out of the people on the carpet, I will get nearly everyone.

From Los Angeles Times

It also comes down to physical placement on the carpet.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m a step behind—and skid to a stop on the carpet.

From Literature