VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Keep up with the Joneses

Meaning:

try to do the same things as your neighbors to appear as successful as they are and not be outdone by them.

Examples:

  • Just to keep up with the Joneses.
  • You two are the ones trying to keep up with the Joneses.
  • Never try to keep up with the Joneses.
  • You had to keep up with the Joneses or fall behind.
  • One, to keep up with the Joneses.
  • You know, all the trappings that we do to keep up with the Joneses.

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