Meaning of on the coattails in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    on the coattails

    Definitions

    1. immediately following or undeservedly benefiting from

    Examples

    • « the CEO resigned on the coattails of the scandal »
    • « he was elected on his predecessor's coattails »

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