词组 | on the mat |
释义 | on the mat1. In a position to face a reprimand from someone. When my team lost that big client, the boss called me on the mat. 2. Under discussion or consideration. We don't have time to discuss those issues, but don't worry, they'll be on the mat the next time we meet. on the matbeing reprimanded by someone in authority. informalThis idiom is a military reference: the orderly room mat was where a soldier accused of some misdemeanour would stand before the commanding officer. |
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