jump on the bandwagon

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Figurative meaning

To join a popular trend or activity because many others are doing it.

Why this phrase?

From climbing onto the wagon carrying a band in a parade.

Example

“Lots of brands jumped on the bandwagon once the diet became popular.”

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

all the rage Informal · CEFR B2

extremely fashionable or popular at a particular time

catch fire Neutral · CEFR B2

to begin burning

flash in the pan Informal · CEFR B2

something that shows brilliant early promise but fails quickly and leaves nothing behind

flavor of the month Informal · CEFR B2

a person, framework, or thing that is fashionable for a very short time

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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