coattail

[US]/ˈkəʊteɪl/
[UK]/ˈkoʊteɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the back part of a coat, especially in a tailcoat; the tail of a man's coat
Word Forms
Pluralcoattails

Phrases & Collocations

ride coattail

coattail effect

coattail candidate

coattail politics

coattail strategy

coattail rider

coattail advantage

coattail supporter

coattail influence

Example Sentences

he rode on the coattails of his successful brother.

many politicians try to ride the coattails of popular movements.

she achieved her dreams by riding on the coattails of her mentor.

he was accused of riding the coattails of his famous friend.

riding on the coattails of his predecessor, he quickly gained popularity.

she didn't want to ride on anyone's coattails; she wanted to succeed on her own.

many startups ride the coattails of established companies to gain traction.

he was happy to ride the coattails of the team's success.

she often rides the coattails of her family's reputation.

riding the coattails of a trend can be a double-edged sword.

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