get the jump on
have the jump on
To get ahead of; start before (others); have an advantage over.
Don't let the other boys get the jump on you at the beginning of the race.
Our team got the jump on their rivals in the first minutes of play, and held the lead to win.
jump on
jump all over
land on
land all over
To scold; criticize; blame.
Tom's boss jumped all over Tom because he made a careless mistake.
Janice landed on Robert for dressing carelessly for their date.
"I don't know why Bill is always jumping on me; I just don't understand him," said Bob.
on the bandwagon
climb on the bandwagon
jump on the bandwagon
get on the bandwagon
In or into the newest popular group or activity; in or into something you join just because many others are joining it. Often used after climb, get, or jump.
When all George's friends decided to vote for Bill, George climbed on the bandwagon too.
To join a popular cause or movement.
At the last possible moment, the senator jumped on the winning candidate's bandwagon.