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
Arleenahr-LEENEnglish
Porphyrios-Ancient Greek
PaŠKo-Croatian
Nikolaynee-kah-LIE (Russian)Russian, Bulgarian
Amal (2)-Biblical
OsbertAHZ-bərtEnglish (Rare)