Meaning of carry someone's water | Babel Free

Definitions

To do someone's bidding; to serve someone's interests.

idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

“"I hear things are good." / Moran shrugged. "Depends on who you're talking to. Who would you be talking to, Squire?" / "Frank" / "I thought that might be it. You still carrying his water?”

“I've discovered the Lord doesn't need lackeys, lieutenants, minions, representatives and envoys to carry His water and discharge His affairs.”

“"Nope. Just here to see a staffer about something." / "Staffers. Yeah, well. They hold the Congressman's bag and carry his water sometimes all right."”

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