carries water for

A form of 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.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of carry water for
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