American Idioms and Expressions

Jump On The Bandwagon Idiom

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Jump on the bandwagon
What does Jump on the bandwagon mean?
Do what everybody else is doing, whatever is popular. When the Chicago Bears are winning, I will jump on the bandwagon and be a fan.
Old time political campaigns would attempt to gain supporters with what amounted to a small parade including a band for a candidate with sufficient support. Jumping on the bandwagon was akin to providing your support for this popular candidate.
jump on the bandwagon
What does jump on the bandwagon mean?
to join a popular activity or campaign Everybody jumped on the bandwagon to try and stop smoking in the workplace.


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