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
Hilargi-Basque
LudwikLUWT-veekPolish
LauLOWDutch, Limburgish
Mead[mi:d]
Jaasau-Biblical
Ellinor-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish