carry water for
To perform menial tasks for; to serve; to assist; to be forced by politics or pragmatism to endorse or promote a belief, individual, or organization that in reality one does not fully support.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He refuses to carry water for his boss anymore.”
“She felt uncomfortable having to carry water for a political candidate she did not actually support.”
“The journalist was criticized for carrying water for the corporation instead of reporting the truth about their environmental impact.”
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blood in the water
In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, or enhanced expectation of victory by the others.
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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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blow out of the water
To trounce; to defeat thoroughly, as at a game or in battle.
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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carbonated water
Water that contains carbon dioxide dissolved in it under pressure and is intended for drinking.
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carried away
Made excessively emotional or excited, so that one goes too far.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026