CALL SOMEONE ON THE CARPET

call someone on the carpet: translation

call someone on the carpet & haul someone on the carpet

Fig. to reprimand a person. (

When done by someone of clear superiority. Haul

is stronger than

call

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One more error like that and the big boss will call you on the carpet.

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I'm sorry it went wrong. I really hope the regional manager doesn't call me on the carpet again.