keep up with the Joneses (keep up with the Joneses)

Idiom Emotion

Meaning

to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions

tratar de igualar a tus vecinos o compañeros en riqueza o posesiones (tratar de igualar a tus vecinos o companeros en riqueza o posesiones)

"Many people go into debt trying to keep up with the Joneses."

"Muchas personas se endeudan tratando de keep up with the Joneses." (Muchas personas se endeudan tratando de keep up with the Joneses)

a funny moment in a serious situation

To be very close friends who share secrets.

a sudden moment of discovery or realization

to control something or someone secretly

a case that is easily decided or obvious

completely honest and trustworthy