What would you say it means?
2006-12-14 02:13:27 · 8 answers · asked by Laura Palmer 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Once upon a time, water was not available on tap in the kitchens and bathrooms of every home. Back then, if the local well was a half mile away, a person had to take a big jug and walk down to fill it.
Water is heavy, and not easy to drag back to the house. A young woman might be approached by a young man who would like to impress her by carrying her water home for her.
"carrying one's own water" means the person is self-sufficient and capable of doing difficult, but necessary tasks on his or her own.
2006-12-14 02:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I can carry my own weight or water, means I can take care of myself, I am selfsuffcient, I can pay my own bills, help with chores, etc.
But there is also a saying that "that doesnt hold much water" meaning that isnt factual.
2006-12-14 02:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry.. that is not an "expression" persae.. I have heard... "I can carry my own weight" which means of a task of some kind.. in which several individuals might be involved and each one has a certain task to do.. You can say.. not to worry.. I can carry my own weight meaning that I can do my part with no problem
2006-12-14 02:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't heard of it, it could mean that one can carry what one needs to stay alive. This could be said in deserts, where one cannot live without water.
2006-12-14 02:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is ... the phrase means that you can take care of yourself without anybody's assistance.
2006-12-14 02:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it means that you can do things for yourself. You don't need anyone else to do your hard work for you.
2006-12-14 02:21:34 · answer #6 · answered by Nay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heared of it.
2006-12-14 02:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can fend for myself.
:D
2006-12-14 02:20:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋