Jump on the Bandwagon
The phrase “jump on the band wagon” means to join oneself to a successful venture – often uninvited – to gain some sort of self-benefit.
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To Egg On
Ever wonder where the phrase "to egg on" came from? The phrase means to encourage someone to do something -- usually something risky or foolish.
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