"ride the coattails" 怎么发音
expression
RYDE thuh KOHT-tailz
RYDE thuh KOH-taylz
释义
To achieve success or gain benefits by using someone else's power, influence, or achievements, instead of your own efforts.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɹaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkoʊtˌteɪɫz
英式英语
ɹˈaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈəʊtteɪlz
简化发音
美式
RYDE thuh KOHT-tailz
英式
RYDE thuh KOH-taylz
语境中听
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.