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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that's my story and I'm sticking to it

A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

Example:

Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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