on the carpet

phrase

: before an authority for censure or reproof
got called on the carpet by his boss

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Wearing masks to conceal their identities, the individuals lay down on the carpet before being removed by security. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026 Ocean hues can be found on the carpet, while the ceiling is scattered with constellations. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2026 Lisa Lisa rewrote natural, nude nail laws on the carpet, upgrading the plain technique with curved, talon tips. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Raye Raye, who is set to perform solo as well as during a tribute to George Michael, sparkled on the carpet in an embellished Georges Hobeika dress. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the carpet

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“On the carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20carpet. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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