Hanging on someone's coattails In english explanation

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

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2021-07-30 10:07

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.

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

Please, satisfy someone.

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

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have ants in your pants

Too excited or nervous about something to be still or calm.

Example:

I have ants in my pants because I am going to participate in a Math examination tomorrow.

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