jump on the bandwagon
Say it: jump on the BAND-wag-un /ˌdʒʌmp ɒn ðə ˈbændwæɡən/ · idiom
What “jump on the bandwagon” means
Join something because lots of other people are doing it.
More precisely: To join something because it has become popular or fashionable.
When to use it
In informal conversation, for joining a popular trend. It can sound mildly critical of following the crowd.
Similar words
follow the crowd, join the trend
Where it comes from
From 19th-century American parades, where politicians climbed onto the band's wagon to win support.
Quick check
You've never cared about pottery, but buy a wheel because all your friends now make mugs. Which phrase describes your choice?
jump on the bandwagon or blaze a trail?
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jump on the bandwagon
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