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on the coattails

/ɒn ðə ˈkəʊtˌteɪlz/

翻译: 习语,指借助他人的成功、名气或影响力来获得好处或优势,常含贬义。

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/ɒn ðə ˈkəʊtˌteɪlz/C1informal
  • zh习语,指借助他人的成功、名气或影响力来获得好处或优势,常含贬义。

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.

    zh借他人成功之势

    • 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.