jumping on the bandwagon

idiom

UK /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ɒn ðə ˈbændˌwæɡən/

US /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ɑn ðə ˈbændˌwæɡən/

Doing something just because many other people are doing it.

After the new game became popular, my friends started jumping on the bandwagon and bought it too.

SYNONYMS

following the crowd joining the trend going with the flow copying others hopping on the trend

RELATED WORDS

trend fad popularity conformity peer pressure

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Supporting a person or team only after they start winning.

He never watched the team before, but now he's jumping on the bandwagon.

3. Adopting a popular idea or style to fit in.

Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon of using eco-friendly packaging.

4. Becoming part of a growing movement or craze.

Once the dance challenge went viral, everyone was jumping on the bandwagon.