bring (one) to book

To confront or question one about one's wrongdoings, often as a precursor to punishment. That's it—the next time I see Rachel, I'm bringing her to book! I simply can't tolerate her selfish behavior any longer. I'm sure the boss is going to bring me to book for my outburst during the meeting. I just hope I don't get fired.

bring to book

Call to account, investigate. For example, He was acquitted, but one day soon he'll be brought to book, or As for your records, the IRS is sure to bring you to book concerning your tax deductions. This term uses book in the sense of "a written record," such as an account book or ledger. [c. 1800]

bring someone to book

bring someone to justice; punish someone.

bring somebody to ˈbook (for something)

(formal, especially British English) make somebody explain their actions, or punish them: This is just another of the many crimes for which nobody was ever brought to book.

bring to book

To demand an explanation from; call to account.

词组	bring (one) to book
释义	bring (one) to book bring (one) to book To confront or question one about one's wrongdoings, often as a precursor to punishment. That's it—the next time I see Rachel, I'm bringing her to book! I simply can't tolerate her selfish behavior any longer. I'm sure the boss is going to bring me to book for my outburst during the meeting. I just hope I don't get fired. See also: book, bring Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bring to book Call to account, investigate. For example, He was acquitted, but one day soon he'll be brought to book, or As for your records, the IRS is sure to bring you to book concerning your tax deductions. This term uses book in the sense of "a written record," such as an account book or ledger. [c. 1800] See also: book, bring The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. bring someone to book bring someone to justice; punish someone. See also: book, bring, someone Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary bring somebody to ˈbook (for something) (formal, especially British English) make somebody explain their actions, or punish them: This is just another of the many crimes for which nobody was ever brought to book. See also: book, bring, somebody Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary bring to book To demand an explanation from; call to account. See also: book, bring American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: bring to book bring somebody to book bring someone to book bring to account bring (one) to account call somebody to account call to account cover for cover for (someone or something) make a clean breast of
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