on the carpet
The idiom "on the carpet" has roots in formal settings where individuals were summoned to discuss or be reprimanded for their actions.
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Definition
B2Workplace
(informal, American English)Being reprimanded or criticized by a superior for misconduct or mistakes.
Example
- He was called on the carpet for missing the deadline.
B2Formal Meetings
(formal, British English)Under consideration or discussion, especially in a formal setting.
Example
- The proposal is on the carpet for review.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the carpet":
under the carpeton the floorred carpeton the groundon the tableon the spotcarpet knightmagic carpetsatin carpet