keep up with the Joneses
攀比,竭力迎合别人的标准或生活方式
口语·描述消费攀比
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自1913年美国漫画《Keeping Up with the Joneses》,讽刺中产阶级盲目攀比邻居的生活方式。