call somebody to account
成語所屬單字account
call somebody to account — 慣用語
1. to make a person explain a mistake or wrongdoing they are responsible for, often
1.慣用語
釋義
要求負責；究責
to make a person explain a mistake or wrongdoing they are responsible for, often expecting punishment.
例句
Voters finally called the mayor to account for the missing city funds.
The coach called the players to account after their lazy performance against Spain.