call people on the carpet
French translation: rappeler à l'ordre / remettre en place
| 12:53 Apr 12, 2005 |
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| 3 +1 | rappeler à l'ordre / remettre en place |
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| 4 | Mettre les gens sur la sellette |
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| 4 | post-grading: passer un savon à quelqu'un |
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| 3 | remonter les bretelles |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1rappeler à l'ordre / remettre en place Explanation: - |
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Mettre les gens sur la sellette Explanation: ... |
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remonter les bretelles Explanation: prendre à partie etc |
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post-grading: passer un savon à quelqu'un Explanation: très courant |
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