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しりうまにのる

尻馬に乗る

表記・読み:尻馬にのる・しり馬に乗る・しりうまにのる

  1. 1

    to follow suit; to imitate or follow someone blindly

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞(る)idiomatic expression
  2. 2

    to ride on someone's back; to ride someone's coattails; to take advantage (e.g. of another's popularity)

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞(る)idiomatic expression