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"Keeping up with the Joneses" is a phrase applied to competitive acquisition : trying to have all the new things that your neighbors have. For example, if your neighbor gets a ride-on lawn mower, then you must get a ride-on lawn mower (or a bigger one) to keep up with him. This is a basis for status among materialistic individuals.
having the material things that those around you have
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt speaks of the unspoken competition between you and your neighbours or peers. Imagine you have an old, but functional car, and your neighbour buys a flashy sportscar. If you suddenly get the urge to upgrade your own car simply because of this, then that is an example of 'keeping up with the Joneses'.
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∙ 10y agoThem keeping up with me.
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How do you spell keeping up with the Jones?
The idiomatic phrase is "Keeping up with the Joneses" (maintaining one's status among peer groups, usually by acquiring the same material possessions).
Is Phillipses correct plural form to describe family?
Yes. For example..."This gift is for the Smiths, and it's from the Phillipses." Think of it this way; it's kind of like the saying, "Keeping up with the Joneses". It's not, "Keeping up with the Jones".
How do you make Jones plural?
The plural form of Jones is Jonesese.g.Keeping up with the Joneses meaning to strive not to be outdone by one's neighbours or peers.
What is the opposite of the opposite of up?
The opposite of up is down. So, opposite of the opposite of up is up itself.
Do you add and es to a name that ends in es to make it plural For example on a doormat would you put The Hugheses The Hughes' or The Hughes's?
In United States English, you add -es to make the name Hughes plural, so it would be the Hugheses. Consider the expression "keeping up with the Joneses."
What is the duration of Keeping Up With The Joneses TV series?
The duration of Keeping Up With The Joneses - TV series - is 1800.0 seconds.
What are the ratings and certificates for Keeping Up with the Joneses - 2011?
Keeping Up with the Joneses - 2011 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
When was Keeping Up With The Joneses - TV series - created?
Keeping Up With The Joneses - TV series - was created on 2010-10-14.
What are the release dates for Keeping Up with the Joneses - 1915?
Keeping Up with the Joneses - 1915 was released on: USA: 13 September 1915
What are the release dates for Keeping Up with the Joneses - 1972 TV?
Keeping Up with the Joneses - 1972 TV was released on: USA: 24 April 1972
What actors and actresses appeared in Keeping Up with the Joneses - 2010?
The cast of Keeping Up with the Joneses - 2010 includes: James Blundell as Himself - Narrator
What are the release dates for Hollywood Wasteland - 2010 Keeping Up with the Joneses 1-5?
Hollywood Wasteland - 2010 Keeping Up with the Joneses 1-5 was released on: USA: 2012
What are the release dates for Trading Spaces - 2000 Keeping Up with the Joneses - 8.10?
Trading Spaces - 2000 Keeping Up with the Joneses - 8.10 was released on: USA: 29 March 2008
What actors and actresses appeared in Keeping Up with the Joneses - 1972?
The cast of Keeping Up with the Joneses - 1972 includes: John Amos Warren Berlinger Pat Finley Teresa Graves
What actors and actresses appeared in Keeping Up with the Joneses - 2005?
The cast of Keeping Up with the Joneses - 2005 includes: Mark Franks as himself Jeremy Milnes as himself Nadia Sawalha as herself
What are the release dates for Snuffy Smith and Barney Google - 1963 Keeping Up with the Joneses 1-39?
Snuffy Smith and Barney Google - 1963 Keeping Up with the Joneses 1-39 was released on: USA: 1963
What are the release dates for The New Addams Family - 1998 Keeping Up with the Joneses 1-64?
The New Addams Family - 1998 Keeping Up with the Joneses 1-64 was released on: Canada: 1999 USA: 21 August 1999
