carry coals to Newcastle
idiomTo do something that is unneeded or redundant.
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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carry a torch
To love or to be romantically infatuated with, especially when such feelings are not reciprocated.
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carry away
To be so excited that one is no longer in control of one's actions or behavior.
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carry forward
To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
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carry off
To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.
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carry on
To continue or proceed as before.
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carry one's weight
To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
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carry oneself
To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.