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51keep up with the times — keep pace with what is happening in one s day and age …
52keep up with sb/sth — Ⅰ. UK US keep up (with sb/sth) Phrasal Verb with keep({{}}/kiːp/ verb (kept, kept) ► to do something or move at an acceptable rate, or at the same rate as someone or something else: »It s a fast pace, and you ll have to work hard to keep up.… …
53keep up with sth — Ⅰ. UK US keep up (with sb/sth) Phrasal Verb with keep({{}}/kiːp/ verb (kept, kept) ► to do something or move at an acceptable rate, or at the same rate as someone or something else: »It s a fast pace, and you ll have to work hard to keep up.… …
54keep up with Joneses — Someone who tries to keep up with the Joneses tries to have the same possessions or social achievements as someone else. First the Browns moved their children to an expensive school. Now the Smiths have done the same. It s silly how some… …
55keep up with the Joneses — buy what the neighbors buy, keep pace I can t afford to keep up with the Joneses. I m not rich! …
56keep faith with somebody — break/keep faith with sb idiom to break/keep a promise that you have made to sb; to stop/continue being loyal to sb Main entry: ↑faithidiom …
57keep up with the Joneses — verb To act or make purchases for status or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors. Do you really need a fancy new car or are you just trying to keep up with the Joneses? …
58keep\ up\ with\ the\ Joneses — v. phr. To follow the latest fashion; try to be equal with your neighbors. Mrs. Smith kept buying every new thing that was advertised, finally Mr. Smith told her to stop trying to keep up with the Joneses and to start thinking for herself …
59keep up with the Joneses — People who try to keep up with the Joneses are competitive about material possessions and always try to have the latest and best things. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
60keep up with the times — be aware of new methods and trends, stay abreast Reading newspapers will help you keep up with the times …