ride on the back of (something)

to use something successful which already exists or has already happened in order to achieve something else.

Poetry performances are riding on the back of the popularity of stand-up comedy.

• have someone in stitches
• have someone in the palm of hand
• have someone in the palm of your hand
• have someone in your corner
• have someone in your sights
• have someone on a short leash
• have someone on a string
• have someone on a tight leash
• have someone on hand
• have someone on hands
• have someone on the run
• have someone on your hands
• have someone over a barrel
• have someone pegged
• have someone rolling in the aisles
• have someone's ear
• have someone's name on it
• have someone's name written all over it
• have someone's number
• have someone taped
• have something burning a hole in pocket
• have something burning a hole in your pocket
• have something coming out ears
• have something coming out of ears
• have something coming out of your ears