Phrase: Jump on the bandwagon

 

"Jump on the bandwagon"


Meaning

  • To jump on the bandwagon is to get involved in something or support something that has recently become popular
  •  To do something because it is trending and fashionable; 
  • In terms of business, to do something because it is likely to be profitable owing to its current popularity
  • If someone, especially a politician, jumps or climbs on the bandwagon, they become involved in an activity or movement because it is fashionable or likely to succeed and not because they are really interested in it.

Similar Expressions: get on the bandwagon, hop on the bandwagon, jump on the bandwagon

Origin

The origin of the idiom 'jump on the bandwagon' began in nineteenth century. In America, a 'bandwagon' was a horse-drawn wagon with a platform for a group of musicians (a band) that often preceded a circus parade. The phrase was first seen in 1848, when a famous clown named Dan Rice would use his circus bandwagon to transport politicians around town while the music attracted the public to an area where campaign speeches were being given.

Example Sentences

  • After a couple of politicians won elections by promising to cut taxes, most of the others jumped on the bandwagon.
  • Politicians are jumping on the Twitter bandwagon, trying to reach more voters.
  • Is it too late for small companies to get on the internet delivery bandwagon?
  • I'm not the kind of person to jump on the bandwagon. I like what I like!
  • So many people are trying to quit smoking that I might as well jump on the bandwagon.
  • The whole town was quick to jump on the bandwagon when people began to realize the home team would win the championship. 
  • Many people wait until they see which politician is leading in the polls before they jump on the bandwagon.

  • I am not going to jump on the bandwagon of cosmetic surgery.

  • The potential of the electric vehicle market has also encouraged traditional carmakers to jump on the bandwagon. 
  • My friends are obsessed with buying iPhone, but I refuse to get on the bandwagon. 
  • People should make up their own minds and not jump on the bandwagon so often.
  • Because of the popularity of Korean drama, many people try to learn the Korean language and my friend who is a big fan of anything Korean tries to jump on the bandwagon.
  • All my workmates are learning another language, so I'm jumping on the bandwagon and start learning English.



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