IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishkeep up with the Joneses
Meaning: To have the same standard of living as one's friends and neighbors do.
Example: “They bought a second car just to keep up with the Joneses.”
Origin: The expression implies that one strains one's financial resources when one tries to match or exceed the purchases or actions made by a neighbor. Jones is a common family name.
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