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尻馬に乗る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尻馬に乗る.
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1
Idiomatic expression
to follow suit; to imitate or follow someone blindly
Examples
アメリカの尻馬に乗るなというセリフに正面から反論するのが、どれほどしんどいことだったことか。
Just how tiresome was it to argue straight against the phrase "Don't blindly follow America's lead!"
2
Idiomatic expression
to ride on someone's back; to ride someone's coattails; to take advantage (e.g. of another's popularity)
Examples
自民党が小泉人気の尻馬に乗った。
The LDP rode on the wave of Koizumi's popularity.
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