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。

?? 習語詞匯解析

習語中的關鍵英語詞匯

keep [kip]
vt. 保持;保留;遵守;阻止; vi. (食品)保持新;保持健康; n. 保持,保養;供養,撫養;生活,生計;飼料;牧草;
joneses
n. 與自己社會地位相等的人;鄰居

?? 同首字母習語

kneetrembler
機會性性交;短暫或匆忙的性愛
keen as mustard
非常熱衷、積極、有意愿
keep your powder dry
保留力量或資源,以備不時之需
keep tabs on
密切注意或監視
knock on wood
敲木頭
keep somebody in stitches
使某人捧腹大笑,逗某人開心
keep a low profile
保持低調;不引人注目或揚名立萬
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