Cómo Pronunciar "ride the coattails"
expression
RYDE thuh KOHT-tailz
RYDE thuh KOH-taylz
Definición
To achieve success or gain benefits by using someone else's power, influence, or achievements, instead of your own efforts.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɹaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkoʊtˌteɪɫz
Inglés Británico
ɹˈaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈəʊtteɪlz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
RYDE thuh KOHT-tailz
UK
RYDE thuh KOH-taylz
Escucha en Contexto
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.