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on the coattails

/ɒn ðə ˈkəʊtˌteɪlz/

Traducción: Expresión idiomática que significa lograr éxito o sacar ventaja siguiendo directamente a otra persona, a menudo aprovechando sus logros, popularidad o influencia.

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/ɒn ðə ˈkəʊtˌteɪlz/C1informal
  • esExpresión idiomática que significa lograr éxito o sacar ventaja siguiendo directamente a otra persona, a menudo aprovechando sus logros, popularidad o influencia.

An idiomatic expression meaning to achieve success or gain an advantage by following closely behind someone else, often by exploiting their achievements, popularity, or influence.

  1. Benefit from another's successC1informal

    To achieve success or gain an advantage by following or being associated with someone else's success.

    esa costa del éxito ajeno

    • He got promoted on the coattails of his manager's achievements.
    • The small company grew on the coattails of the industry giant.
    • She rode on the coattails of her famous father to launch her career.