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It means to benefit from the success of another. A son may have it rather easy in life, for instance, because of his father's fame, prestige, or wealth. It can also be used in a contrasting sense, like a pastor's child not being able to ride on their father's coattail to Heaven, meaning that God judges everyone based on their own merits, not those of another.
A related idiom is "getting in on a Lewis." That means being accepted because someone in the family was accepted. That came from Freemasonry. They don't usually accept members under a certain age unless their father is in good standing.
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What are the release dates for The Tail of a Coat - 1914?
The Tail of a Coat - 1914 was released on: USA: 18 December 1914
What is the big difference in ride on a hard tail and a soft tail?
You bet. Hard tail bikes have no shocks so the ride is rougher
An ape with shaggy reddish-brown coat and has no tail?
Orangutans
What does tall tail mean?
You mean tall tale ... it's a fictional story, like Paul Bunion or even the midnight ride of Paul Revere. A fib told for pleasure.
What is the name of the gland near a penguins tail?
they coat their feathers wit the oil from a glad. it is near the tail to increase impermeability.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Tail of a Coat - 1914?
The cast of The Tail of a Coat - 1914 includes: Elsie Greeson as Lillian Rose - the Daughter John Lancaster as Father Rose Lillian Leighton as Mother Rose
What color is a beavers tail?
A beaver's tail is the same color as the rest of his coat. It is generally a brown of some shade. There are times when a beaver's tail can appear to be darker, but that's because it is usually wet.
What do men wear for the waltz?
In the Waltz men wear a suit with a long tail coat
When did Bev Perdue become governor?
2008 . . . she rode in on the coat tail of President Obama!
What physical characteristics does a fox have to help it survive?
speed, fur coat, and its bushy tail
What does a palomino colt mean?
Palomino is a coat coloring for a horse and a colt is a young male horse. Specifically, palomino means the horse is a gold color with a white mane and a white tail.
What is a mammal related to the genets with a very long tail and a spotted or banded coat of thick fur?
Forest-dwelling mammal closely related to the genets,with a very long tail anda spotted or banded coat of thick fur (7)
