Definice a Význam "ride on one's coattails"

to ride on one's coattails

to benefit from another's success or achievements, often without contributing much themselves

Idiom

Example

The inexperienced actor tried to ride on the coattails of the famous director, hoping it would boost his own career.

He secured a high-profile job solely by riding on the coat-tails of his well-connected friend, without demonstrating his own qualifications.

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