keep up with the Joneses
攀比,竭力迎合別人的標準或生活方式
口語·描述消費攀比
英文釋義
to strive to match or exceed the lifestyle or possessions of one's neighbors or peers
例句
They bought a new SUV just to keep up with the Joneses, even though they couldn't afford it.
典故來源
源自1913年美國漫畫《Keeping Up with the Joneses》,諷刺中產階級盲目攀比鄰居的生活方式。