How Do You Spell RID COATTAILS?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪd kˈə͡ʊtte͡ɪlz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the phrase "rid coattails" is /rɪd ˈkoʊt-teɪlz/. The word "rid" means to free oneself from something unwanted, while "coattails" refers to the tails of a coat, often worn by men. Together, the phrase means to detach oneself from the influence or success of another person. The spelling of this word can be difficult due to the double letter "t" in "coattails" and the irregular past tense of "rid" which does not include an additional "d".

Common Misspellings for RID COATTAILS

• eid coattails
• did coattails
• fid coattails
• tid coattails
• 5id coattails
• 4id coattails
• rud coattails
• rjd coattails
• rkd coattails
• rod coattails
• r9d coattails
• r8d coattails
• ris coattails
• rix coattails
• ric coattails
• rif coattails
• rir coattails
• rie coattails
• rid xoattails
• rid voattails

Etymology of RID COATTAILS

"Rid coattails" is not a commonly used phrase with a specific etymology. It seems to be a combination of two separate terms: "rid" and "coattails".

- "Rid" comes from the Old English word "riddan", meaning "to clear, free from", and is related to the Middle English word "ridden". It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "rīdaną" which means "to ride", forming the concept of getting rid of something or moving away from it.

- "Coattails" refers to the extended flaps at the back of a coat, historically designed to be grasped by another person while walking alongside. This allowed the person following to benefit from the protection and warmth of the coat. "Coattails" have also been used metaphorically to refer to the influence or connections of a prominent person from which another person seeks to benefit.