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Call on the carpet meaning

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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