on the carpet

phr

• ① 在讨论[考虑]中
  • His plan will be on the carpet at today's meeting.他的计划将在今天的会议中被考虑。

• ② 【口】(佣人、下属等)受责备
  • He was (called [put]) on the carpet for his carelessness.他因粗心而受到责备。