1. to criticize or reprimand(someone) for doing something wrong; (of a person or organization in authority) to make someone answer questions about something they have done wrong or may have done wrong

1. One more error like that and the big boss will call you on the carpet.

2. He was/got called on the carpet for missing the deadline.

3. How do you react when your boss calls you on the carpet?

4. Documenting all conversations can help if you are later called onto the carpet to defend yourself.

5. I’m sorry it went wrong. I really hope the regional manager doesn’t call me on the carpet again.