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on the carpet

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on the carpet

  (American)

to be in trouble with someone in authority He's going to be on the carpet for his rudeness.

See sweep under the carpet

See also: carpet, on

on the carpet

1. In a position of being reprimanded by one in authority: was called on the carpet for cheating.

2. Under discussion or consideration: Important matters will be on the carpet at today's meeting.

See also: carpet, on