bring someone to book

US /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː bʊk/
UK /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː bʊk/
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menghukum, meminta pertanggungjawaban

to punish someone or make them explain their behavior, especially when they have done something wrong

:
It's time to bring him to book for his irresponsible actions.
Sudah tiba masanya untuk menghukumnya atas tindakan tidak bertanggungjawabnya.
The police are determined to bring the culprits to book.
Polis bertekad untuk menghukum pesalah.