bring to book Idiom, Proverb
bring to book
bring to book Call to account, investigate. For example,
He was acquitted, but one day soon he'll be brought to book, or
As for your records, the IRS is sure to bring you to book concerning your tax deductions. This term uses
book in the sense of “a written record,” such as an account book or ledger. [c. 1800]
bring (one) to book
To accost or catechism one about one's wrongdoings, generally as a forerunner to punishment. That's it—the abutting time I see Rachel, I'm bringing her to book! I artlessly can't abide her egocentric behavior any longer. I'm abiding the bang-up is activity to accompany me to book for my access during the meeting. I aloof achievement I don't get fired.Learn more: book, bringbring to book
Call to account, investigate. For example, He was acquitted, but one day anon he'll be brought to book, or As for your records, the IRS is abiding to accompany you to book apropos your tax deductions. This appellation uses book in the faculty of "a accounting record," such as an annual book or ledger. [c. 1800] Learn more: book, bring bring to book
To appeal an annual from; alarm to account.Learn more: book, bring