riding coattails

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Definition von riding coattails im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Riding coattails is a metaphor that refers to the way in which lower level or uninspiring celebrities can often reach stardom through their ties to another, more popular and successful celebrity. This can often be used as a generic phrase for anyone that hangs onto another person as they forge ahead, without effort from the hanger-on

Silbentrennung

rid·ing coattails

Türkische aussprache

raydîng kōtteylz

Aussprache

/ˈrīdəɴɢ ˈkōtˌtālz/ /ˈraɪdɪŋ ˈkoʊtˌteɪlz/