American Idioms and Expressions

Climb On The Bandwagon Idiom

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Climb on the bandwagon
What does Climb on the bandwagon mean?
When people climb on the bandwagon they do something because it is popular and everyone else is doing it.
climb on the bandwagon
What does climb on the bandwagon mean?
to join a popular activity or campaign Many students climbed on the bandwagon to raise money for the school orchestra.


Some Random Idioms
give (someone) the ax
What does "give (someone) the ax" mean?
to fire an employeeWe gave the new employee the ax because he was always late for work.
throw one's weight around
What does "throw one's weight around" mean?
give orders, attempt to boss people aroundThe new supervisor likes to throw his weight around the company.
a let-down
What does "a let-down" mean?
a disappointment; something that's very disappointing. "It must've been quite a let-down not to bechosen for that job. I know you really hoped you would get it."
As good as new
What does "As good as new" mean?
If something has been used but is still in extremely good condition, it is as good as new.
bear fruit
What does "bear fruit" mean?
to yield or give resultsThe woman's hard work at her business finally began to bear fruit when she started to make money.
come on strong
What does "come on strong" mean?
to overwhelm others with a strong personality The man came on too strong during the job interview.

up the creek
What does "up the creek" mean?
in troubleShe is up the creek now that she has lost her passport.

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