Meanings of call on the carpet in inglés

Eric and I had been literally called on the carpet.

He didn't like being called on the carpet, or being accountable for his behavior.

I'm not going to be called on the carpet for giving you a sniffle.

Caird was called on the carpet by his boss.

Oppenheimer was called on the carpet.

Young Tom Helly, the paid organist, stuck to his post; and next day he was called on the carpet.

"You don't think she should have been called on the carpet for cheating?"

Was I being called on the carpet because of an injury, or worse, that had resulted from an improperly packed parachute?

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.