Definition of "coattails" [coattails]

• Plural form of coattail. (noun)

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• "All us Volunteers are really ashamed of Ashley ... she needs to sell her house in Williamson County and move to Hollyweird where she belongs ... why anyone would even listen to this moron who has done nothing but ride to fame on her mom and sister's coattails is beyond me."
• "Trying to ride in on Reagan's coattails is a very bad idea!"
• "Obama's ability to raise money, broaden the electoral map and have progressive coattails is something to get excited about ... at least for those of us who can feel inspired by politicians who fail to become revolutionary prophets of nonviolence and economic justice."