Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
to follow suit; to imitate or follow someone blindly
Idiomatic expression
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!" to ride on someone's back; to ride someone's coattails; to take advantage (e.g. of another's popularity)
Idiomatic expression
5 results for 尻馬に乗る
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All 1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!"