one one's coattails
Adverb
Meaning
immediately following or undeservedly benefiting from
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Examples
the CEO resigned on the coattails of the scandal
he was elected on his predecessor's coattails
Adverb
immediately following or undeservedly benefiting from
Source: WordNetthe CEO resigned on the coattails of the scandal
he was elected on his predecessor's coattails