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keep up with the Joneses

Basically, it's an expression used to symbolize jealousy across the neighborhood and the need to keep up with each other. It's usually just technology, but the subject can be changed to lawnmowers, cars, etc.

keep up with the joneses

by The Return of Light Joker on Nov 17, 2009 11:50:12

to strive beyond one's means to keep up socially and financially with others in one's social circle or neighborhood (from the name of a comic strip by Arthur R. Momand)

Example:
If I he can't afford a decent meal, he should not keep up with the Joneses.

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