كيف تنطق "ride the coattails"

expression

RYDE thuh KOHT-tailz

RYDE thuh KOH-taylz

التعريف

To achieve success or gain benefits by using someone else's power, influence, or achievements, instead of your own efforts.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈɹaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkoʊtˌteɪɫz

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ɹˈaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈəʊtteɪlz

أمريكي

RYDE thuh KOHT-tailz

بريطاني

RYDE thuh KOH-taylz

He tried to ride the coattails of his famous brother.

Many people try to ride the coattails of successful politicians.

She didn't want to ride the coattails of anyone; she worked hard for her success.

It feels like he's just trying to ride the coattails of anyone with power.