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keep up with the Joneses
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
必要性ではなく、社会的地位やイメージを保つために行動したり、物を購入したりする行為。特に、周囲の友人、近隣、または社会全体と比較して競争する目的で行われる。 / 他人に遅れを取らないよう、生活水準や消費スタイルを意識して整えること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To act or make purchases for status or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends, neighbors, or society.
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keep up with the Joneses
She tried to keep up with the Joneses by buying a new car every two years, even though she couldn't really afford it.
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She tried to keep up with the Joneses by buying a new car every two years, even though she couldn't really afford it.
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