bring someone 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
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bring someone to book

bring someone to justice; punish someone.
See also: book, bring, someone
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See also:
  • bring to book
  • bring (one) to book
  • bring somebody 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 it