Definition
To succeed by virtue of association (with).
In Context
- "Further, some investors ride the coattails of investor giants, such as Warren Buffett, meaning they would frequently invest in the stocks Buffet invested in."
- "He had the reputation of a wannabe hardman, riding his cousin's coattails."
- "Tazer’s plus-154 rating since wearing an Avs jersey is good for tops in the entire NHL during that span. Sure, he plays with future all-time great defensemen^([sic]) Cale Makar, but Toews doesn’t just ride his coattails."