one one's coattails

Meaning of word one one's coattails from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Immediately following or undeservedly benefiting from.

Example : The CEO resigned on the coattails of the scandal.
He was elected on his predecessor's coattails.

Synonyms : on the coattails

salute (noun)
An act of honor or courteous recognition.

politics (noun)
Social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power.

eat (verb)
Take in solid food.

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A republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean. Formed in 1990.

cowpen daisy (noun)
Coarse greyish-green annual yellow-flowered herb. Southwestern United States to Mexico.

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(Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means.

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A member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language.

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Continual and persistent demands.

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(Hinduism) a member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus).

trump card (noun)
A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps.