to jump on the bandwagon meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "to jump on the bandwagon" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Jumping on the bandwagon can mean that you will support a worthy cause.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

Alternate form:

to be on the bandwagon

I am already on the bandwagon because I already became involved in the latest popular activity.
 
Alternate form:

to jump on the ___________ bandwagon

For example:

to jump on the fashion bandwagon
to jump on the exercise bandwagon
to jump on the diet bandwagon
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Elizabeth likes to dress well.  She is always following the latest fashion trends.  Lately, Elizabeth has noticed that crocheted clothing is becoming the latest popular fashion.

Elizabeth will jump on the bandwagon tomorrow and buy a crocheted dress.

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Some years ago, there was a form of exercise that was becoming popular.  It was called Pilates.  All my friends decided to try out this new form of exercise.  I thought that I would try it, too.  I thought it would be an easy way to stay in shape so ...

I jumped on the bandwagon and gave it a try.

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to jump on the bandwagon"

to become involved with or support an activity or cause that has recently become popular (usually for some personal gain or advantage)
 

Synonyms:
advantage, appearance, chic, convention, craze, fad, furor, join, latest, mold, pattern, trend, vogue
 
 
This saxophone player is literally jumping on the bandwagon. - - - - ->