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on the coattails

/ɒn ðə ˈkəʊtˌteɪlz/

Traduction: Idiome signifiant réussir ou tirer profit en suivant directement quelqu'un d'autre, souvent en exploitant ses réalisations, sa popularité ou son influence.

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/ɒn ðə ˈkəʊtˌteɪlz/C1informal
  • frIdiome signifiant réussir ou tirer profit en suivant directement quelqu'un d'autre, souvent en exploitant ses réalisations, sa popularité ou son influence.

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.

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    • 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.