Wait on hand and foot
Do everything for someone, serve someone’s every need, as in Her mother has always waited on her hand and foot. [ First half of 1300s ]
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noun 1. a waiter or waitress.
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noun 1. a person of either sex who waits on tables; waiter or waitress.