on the carpet

phrase

: before an authority for censure or reproof

got called on the carpet by his boss

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Sevigny, who shares her son with Siniša Mačković, smiled and laughed for photos on the carpet while Vanja stood behind her, occasionally looking at the camera for a snap or two. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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“On the carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20carpet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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