bring someone to book
US /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː bʊk/
UK /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː bʊk/
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책임을 묻다, 처벌하다
to punish someone or make them explain their behavior, especially when they have done something wrong
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It's time to bring him to book for his irresponsible actions.
그의 무책임한 행동에 대해 책임을 물을 때가 되었다.
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The police are determined to bring the culprits to book.
경찰은 범인들을 처벌하기로 결심했다.