coattails

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.