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
Gianninojahn-NEE-noItalian
Louellaloo-EL-əEnglish
Valeska-German
HayleeHAY-leeEnglish (Modern)
Patriciopah-TREE-thyo (Spanish), pah-TREE-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Kimbrough['kimbrə]