one one's coattails

ریشه

From the idea of holding onto someone's coattails, which were historically a symbol of authority or success.

مثال

• He got elected to office on the coattails of his popular predecessor.
• She became famous by riding on the coattails of her more successful sibling.
• They tried to launch their own careers by riding on the coattails of a famous actor.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Benefit from someone's coattails Ride on someone's coattails Launch a career on someone's coattails Achieve success on one's own