coattails

noun

Meaning

The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
(usually in the plural) Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.
To ride the coattails of.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

coattails effect(English)shirttails(English)tailwinds(English)tails(English)shirttail(English)tailwind(English)tail coat(English)tailrace(English)landslide(English)gubernatorial(English)reagan(English)nominee(English)

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Sources

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