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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
carry (someone's) water
To support someone, especially in an submissive or uncritical manner.
See also: carry, water
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- carry water
- truckle
- truckle to
- truckle to (someone or something)
- under the heel of
- under the heel of (someone)
- under the heel of somebody
- greeting
- receive (someone or something) with open arms
- receive with open arms