be brought to account

be brought to account

To be made to take responsibility and/or accept punishment for one's actions. If you committed a crime, you will be brought to account soon enough.
See also: account, brought
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at (one's) expense
  • better (to be) safe than sorry
  • better safe than sorry
  • (one's) day in court
  • at (one's) door