Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jump-on-the-bandwagon

idiom

/jʌmp ɒn ðə ˈbændˌwæɡən/

Definition

To join or support an activity or cause that has gained popularity, often because others are doing it.

Examples

After seeing the success of the new fitness trend, she decided to jump on the bandwagon and start exercising regularly.
Many companies jump on the bandwagon of sustainability, promoting eco-friendly practices to attract customers.
He didn’t really care about the movement, but he jumped on the bandwagon because all his friends were involved.

Meaning

The phrase implies that someone is adopting a trend or popular opinion after it has already become successful or widely accepted, often without deep conviction.