Third-person singular simple present indicative form of carry coals to Newcastle

present participle of carry coals to Newcastle

(UK, informal) Exclamation of pretended astonishment on hearing news too good to be true, or a story too marvellous to be believed.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of carry owls to Athens

present participle of carry one's weight

present participle of carry owls to Athens

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of carry one's weight

In a precarious situation, it is wiser to act decisively and be judged by a jury than to be killed through inaction.

Alternative form of carry one's weight

(idiomatic, of a person) not musically talented, unable to sing.