coattail
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coat·tail
(kōt'tāl') 
n.
n.
- The loose back part of a coat that hangs below the waist.
- coattails The skirts of a formal or dress coat.
on the coattails of
- As a result of the success of another: elected to office on the coattails of a popular governor.
- Immediately following or as a direct result of: resigned on the coattails of the scandal.
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categories related to 'coattail'
- Garment Parts - coattail: rear skirts of dress, cutaway, or frock coat
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