Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

join-the-bandwagon

idiom

/dʒɔɪn ðə ˈbændˌwæɡən/

Definition

To join others in doing something that is popular or trendy.

Examples

After seeing the success of the new diet, many people decided to join the bandwagon.
When the new smartphone was released, everyone seemed to join the bandwagon and buy one.

Meaning

The phrase suggests adopting a particular activity, trend, or viewpoint simply because it is gaining popularity, rather than through personal conviction.