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
ÁGi-Hungarian
Gregoriogre-GO-ryoItalian, Spanish
Mikhailmee-khah-EEL (Russian)Russian, Bulgarian
RomulusRAWM-yə-ləs (English)Roman Mythology
LaurensLOW-rensDutch
Ruxandra-Romanian