How to Pronounce "ride on your coattails"
expression
RYD on yor KOTE-taylz
RYD on yaw KUHT-taylz
Definition
To benefit from someone else’s success, reputation, or hard work rather than your own efforts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkoʊtˌteɪɫz
British English
ɹˈaɪd/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈəʊtteɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RYD on yor KOTE-taylz
UK
RYD on yaw KUHT-taylz
Listen in Context
He got the promotion by riding on his boss's coattails.
Some people ride on their friends' coattails to get jobs.
I don't want to ride on your coattails; I want to earn it myself.
She always seems to ride on her sister's coattails whenever there’s an opportunity.