Climb/jump on the bandwagon
verb phrase
To join a popular activity or support a popular cause.
When the team started winning, a lot of people jumped on the bandwagon and became fans.
Often appears as...
- hop on the bandwagon
- get on the bandwagon
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To start supporting a person, idea or movement, often in order to gain personal benefits.
Many politicians only climbed on the bandwagon after seeing the public's response to the issue.
Often appears as...
- jump onto the bandwagon
- climb onboard the bandwagon
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To join a popular activity or support a popular cause.
When the team started winning, a lot of people jumped on the bandwagon and became fans.
Often appears as...
- hop on the bandwagon
- get on the bandwagon
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To start supporting a person, idea or movement, often in order to gain personal benefits.
Many politicians only climbed on the bandwagon after seeing the public's response to the issue.
Often appears as...
- jump onto the bandwagon
- climb onboard the bandwagon
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Popularity Surge
Use when an activity becomes suddenly popular and many people start joining it.
After the movie won the Oscar, everyone seemed to jump on the bandwagon, recommending it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Original
Can imply a lack of originality, as one is joining something already widely accepted.
She always jumps on the bandwagon; she started using eco-friendly products when they became trendy.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Behavior
Highlights behavior influenced by group dynamics rather than personal preference.
I guess I'll jump on the bandwagon and start watching that series everyone's talking about.
Pro Tip 1/3Popularity Surge
Use when an activity becomes suddenly popular and many people start joining it.
After the movie won the Oscar, everyone seemed to jump on the bandwagon, recommending it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Original
Can imply a lack of originality, as one is joining something already widely accepted.
She always jumps on the bandwagon; she started using eco-friendly products when they became trendy.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Behavior
Highlights behavior influenced by group dynamics rather than personal preference.
I guess I'll jump on the bandwagon and start watching that series everyone's talking about.
Pro Tip 1/3Popularity Surge
Use when an activity becomes suddenly popular and many people start joining it.
After the movie won the Oscar, everyone seemed to jump on the bandwagon, recommending it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Original
Can imply a lack of originality, as one is joining something already widely accepted.
She always jumps on the bandwagon; she started using eco-friendly products when they became trendy.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Behavior
Highlights behavior influenced by group dynamics rather than personal preference.
I guess I'll jump on the bandwagon and start watching that series everyone's talking about.
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