on the coattails | Amarkosh - Dictionary of Bharat

Meaning of word on the coattails from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

on the coattails adverb

Meaning : Immediately following or undeservedly benefiting from.

Example : The CEO resigned on the coattails of the scandal.
He was elected on his predecessor's coattails.

Synonyms : one one's coattails

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