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climb on the bandwagon

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  1. To join a particular cause or political party: “When the party leader saw how popular the opposition was becoming, he decided to climb on the bandwagon and offer his full support to his opponent.”


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For all those so-called Lakers fans that didn’t embrace him when he came to L.A. don’t climb on the bandwagon now.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2020

On the other hand, how many of those simply decide to climb on the bandwagon.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2017

Al himself delivered one sharp rebuke to a local social leader who tried to climb on the bandwagon, but Katie simply didn't care.

From Time Magazine Archive

He has seen about 50 competing firms climb on the bandwagon just within the past four years.

From Time Magazine Archive

If the college crowd picks it up, and the clothiers climb on the bandwagon, the middle-aged man may find it on his back two years later without even knowing why.

From Time Magazine Archive