Meaning: To join others in doing something popular or fashionable
Hindi: भीड़ की राह पर चलना, लोकप्रिय प्रवृत्ति अपनाना
Synonyms: follow the crowd, join the trend
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC IMD 2022 T-1 · SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
jump on the bandwagon in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrase.
Jump on the bandwagonAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) To join or support something which is gaining popularity
Answer: To join or support something which is gaining popularity
Explanation:
The phrase "jump on the bandwagon" means to join or support a cause, trend, or activity that is becoming popular or successful (लोकप्रिय चीज़ के साथ जुड़ जाना).
• It does not mean jumping to conclusions or opposing popular ideas.
• It also does not mean supporting less popular ideas.
So, the correct meaning is to join or support something gaining popularity. - SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.
Upon observing the growing popularity of electric vehicles, most conventional car companies chose to jump on the bandwagon and launch their own models.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) To follow others in being part of a popular trend.
To 'jump on the bandwagon' means to join or follow something that is already popular or successful.
It does not mean a reckless leap, letting an opportunity pass, or planning a parade.
Examples
- “After the product went viral, many companies jumped on the bandwagon.”
jump on the bandwagon – questions
What is the meaning of jump on the bandwagon in Hindi?
jump on the bandwagon means “भीड़ की राह पर चलना, लोकप्रिय प्रवृत्ति अपनाना” in Hindi. In English: To join others in doing something popular or fashionable
What are the synonyms of jump on the bandwagon?
Synonyms of jump on the bandwagon: follow the crowd, join the trend.
Has jump on the bandwagon been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – jump on the bandwagon has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC MTS 2024, SSC IMD 2022 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.