Definition of «same carpet»

The idiomatic expression "on the same carpet" means to be in a situation where one has to confront or deal with someone who is difficult, unpleasant, or obnoxious. The term comes from an old proverb that compares having to interact with such people to walking on the same piece of carpeting as them - it's not enjoyable and can be quite frustrating.

Sentences with «same carpet»

And Mueller says pitch at arsenal was like a living room carpet (waitndodnt they won here with that same carpet... twice?) (justarsenal.com)
That way your baby has the same bed to sleep in fro naps, the same highchair to enjoy his meals, the same carpeted floor to crawl on and the same loving hands to offer reassurance during sick or scary days. (thebabycorner.com)
New footrests are trimmed in the same carpet as the cabin and match each individual vehicle. (autoweek.com)
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