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carry the mail

idiom
Meaning

To work diligently; to serve as the principal performer of a demanding task or set of tasks.


Examples
SIMPLE

She really carries the mail on this project.

CONTEXTUAL

When the team lead went on vacation, he expected his assistant to carry the mail and keep everything running smoothly.

COMPLEX

The veteran lawyer was chosen to carry the mail during the high-stakes trial, as her colleagues trusted her to manage the most difficult arguments.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    can't carry a tune in a bucket

    Sings very badly.

  2. 02

    carry a torch

    To love or to be romantically infatuated with, especially when such feelings are not reciprocated.

  3. 03

    carry away

    To be so excited that one is no longer in control of one's actions or behavior.

  4. 04

    carry coals to Newcastle

    To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

  5. 05

    carry forward

    To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.

  6. 06

    carry off

    To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.

  7. 07

    carry on

    To continue or proceed as before.

  8. 08

    carry one's weight

    To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.

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