1
Eric and I had been literally called on the carpet.
2
He didn't like being called on the carpet, or being accountable for his behavior.
3
I'm not going to be called on the carpet for giving you a sniffle.
4
Caird was called on the carpet by his boss.
5
Oppenheimer was called on the carpet.
6
Young Tom Helly, the paid organist, stuck to his post; and next day he was called on the carpet.
7
"You don't think she should have been called on the carpet for cheating?"
8
Was I being called on the carpet because of an injury, or worse, that had resulted from an improperly packed parachute?
9
The pin was also against Navy regulations, but the admiral clearly wasn't concerned about being called on the carpet for wearing it while in uniform.