Keep-up-with-the-joneses Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To act or make purchases for status or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors.

Do you really need a fancy new car or are you just trying to keep up with the Joneses?
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Synonyms:
  • scramble for position
  • emulate
  • climb socially

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