called to account
Made to answer
Called to account means required to explain or justify one's actions, typically by someone in authority.
The phrase implies being held responsible for mistakes, misconduct, or poor judgment: The CEO was called to account by the board for the company's losses.
It suggests formal scrutiny rather than casual questioning.
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- on the carpetUnder official reprimand
- answeringProviding a response
- answer forBe responsible for
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
held responsible · explanation · audit · inquisition · justification · culpability · examination · answerability · taken to task · in the hot seat · retribution · liability · interrogation · redress · prosecuted · brought to justice · tried · responsibility
called to accountlet off the hook
called to accountcommended
Expressed approval of
praised · lauded · celebrated · honored · rewarded
called to accountoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
ignored · unquestioned · unchallenged · unexamined · left alone
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