bring somebody to book (for something)
idiomPart ofbook
bring somebody to book (for something) — idiom
1. This means to punish someone for doing something wrong and make them explain the
1.idiom
Definition
This means to punish someone for doing something wrong and make them explain their actions.
Example
The company was brought to book for polluting the river.
Will the police bring the thief to book for the robbery?