What does JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON mean?
You have 5 seconds. Pick your answer, then check it. From our YU SABI? daily WASSCE English quiz video, 22 October 2026.
Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals:
When fried plantain chips became popular, many traders in Bo JUMPED ON THE BANDWAGON.
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Answer: A. They joined in what was popular
“To jump on the bandwagon” means to start doing something because many other people are doing it.
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The answer is A: They joined in what was popular. “To jump on the bandwagon” means to start doing something because many other people are doing it.
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