on the carpet

phrase

: before an authority for censure or reproof

got called on the carpet by his boss

Examples of on the carpet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

While the immensely popular star did not post her Emmys look to her own Instagram account, her stylist, Law Roach, did include a short video on his own Instagram, in which he is seen adjusting Zendaya’s train on the carpet. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

In Judge Monica Neuman’s court, a toddler with braids walked in between the rows of benches and dropped milk on the carpet. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026