carry (someone's) water



carry (someone's) water

To be subservient to and uncritical of someone; to do someone's bidding. The dictator made sure to surround himself with those who would eagerly carry his water. I hate my job. I have to carry my boss's water or risk getting fired!
See also: carry, water

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FreddyFRED-eeEnglish
Purvis['pɜ:vis]
Chanah-Hebrew
Bran (2)BRAHNWelsh, Welsh Mythology
Amelina-Ancient Germanic
Basilius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)