Associations to the word «Coattail»

Wiktionary

COATTAIL, noun. The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
COATTAIL, noun. (usually in the plural) (figurative) Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.

Dictionary definition

COATTAIL, noun. The loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy