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
Emerson['eməsn]
Hulda (1)HUWL-dah (German)Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Norse Mythology
Kelebek-Turkish
Etheldred-Medieval English
Ortega[ɔ:'teigə]
Svanhildr-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology