Everyone is buying these shoes, so I might jump on the bandwagon.
jump on the bandwagon
idiom B2
To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
Origin
disputed originFrom 19th-century American politics: candidates paraded on circus bandwagons (Dan Rice's famously among them), and supporters would literally jump aboard.
When the new fitness app became popular, many people jumped on the bandwagon to track their daily steps.
Investors often jump on the bandwagon when a new technology emerges, hoping to capitalize on the sudden market enthusiasm before the trend inevitably fades.
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bandwagon fan
A fan who has shown no past loyalty to a team and supports them all because they are actively succeeding or trendy.
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bandwagon jumper
One who jumps on the bandwagon.
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go jump in the lake
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a building
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a cliff
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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jump at
To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
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jump at the chance
To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.
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jump at the opportunity
To immediately seize a particular opportunity.