bandwagon

US /ˈbændˌwæɡən/

UK /'bændwæɡən/

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noun

  • Idea or activity that becomes very popular
  • An activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular.
  • A popular trend that attracts growing support.

Examples

The Scottish Nationalist bandwagon is gathering pace.

They seem to have got an anti-government bandwagon rolling.