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
Shousho:Japanese
BarthÉLÉMy-French
KarolaKAW-ro-law (Hungarian), kah-RO-lah (German)Hungarian, German
CaelieKAY-leeEnglish (Rare)
ZowieZO-eeEnglish (Rare)
MyronMIE-rən (English), muy-rawn (Ancient Greek)English, Ancient Greek