In international diplomacy, seasoned envoys walk softly and carry a big stick to deter aggression without provoking conflict.

She carried the message to Garcia despite the treacherous terrain and enemy patrols.

He carries the message to Garcia with quiet resolve, never asking for praise.

By bringing more copies of the textbook to the department that already stocked hundreds, she had carried coals to Newcastle.

Every autumn, the old falconer carries owls to Athens for the university's conservation study.

The ancient sailors carried owls to Athens during the festival to offer them to the temple guardians.

If one lived on that island, one carried one's weight by fishing and tending a small plot.

In a successful team, one carries one's weight and supports others when needed.

When Thomas brings sandwiches to the chef at a crowded restaurant, everyone jokes that he carries coals to Newcastle.

To carry one's heart upon one's sleeve in a professional setting can sometimes complicate career advancement.