Hang on someone's coattails In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hang on someone's coattails", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-08-05 01:08

Meaning of Hang on someone's coattails

Hang on someone's coattails verb phrase

"Ride" can be used instead of "hang" in this idiom.

Have one's benefits or success by using someone else's success

Mr John will be the new chairman of the company, so many people want to hang on his coattails to get some benefit.

I guess everyone thought I was supposed to hang on my powerful father's coattails.

Other phrases about:

call in (one's) chips

1. Said when you decide to use your social influence to have an advantage over other people

2. To make money quickly by selling your personal properties or financial assets

3. To die or pass away

Grammar and Usage of Hang on someone's coattails

Verb Forms

  • hang on someone's coattails
  • hangs on someone's coattails
  • hung on someone's coattails
  • hanging on someone's coattails

The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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following someone eagerly and trying to catch them
Example: The police are in hot pursuit of the bank robber
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