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
Innokenti-Russian
KamrynKAM-rinEnglish (Modern)
EnoshEE-nahsh (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Georgiygye-OR-gee, gee-OR-geeRussian
Simcha-Hebrew
Tam (1)-Scottish