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
Ascelin-Ancient Germanic
LukeLOOK (English)English, Biblical
Svyatoslavsvyah-tah-SLAHF (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian
Purcell['pə:sl]
Gerda (1)GER-dah (German), KHER-dah (Dutch)German, Dutch
Nikomachos-Ancient Greek