call somebody to account
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call somebody to account — idiom
1. to make a person explain a mistake or wrongdoing they are responsible for, often
1.idiom
Definition
to make a person explain a mistake or wrongdoing they are responsible for, often expecting punishment.
Example
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.