English / idiom
Keeping up with the Joneses
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Constantly trying to compete with neighbors or peers in wealth, material possessions, and social status
In context
01
Trying to keep up with the Joneses led him into massive credit card debt, which was a terrible financial blunder.
02
Instead of keeping up with the Joneses, she learned from past mistakes and focused on living within her means.
Synonyms
conspicuous consumption,status seeking,social climbing
Antonyms
living simply,being content,modest living
Collocations
pressure of keeping up with the Joneses,obsession with keeping up with the Joneses,stop keeping up with the Joneses