The Debut

[Arthur Little]

Never heard of a Debut or the other Jones thing!

Michael ... see my previous post for the meaning of debut.

And secondly, the phrase, "Keeping up with the Jones's" is often applied to people who try their damndest/work their s off to maintain a standard of living equal to - or better than - their close neighbours [usually] in terms of possessions (e.g., new car, etc.) owned by the latter.

[Arthur Little]

And secondly, the phrase, "Keeping up with the Jones's" is often applied to people who try their damndest/work their s off to maintain a standard of living equal to - or better than - their neighbours [usually] in terms of possessions (e.g., new car etc) owned by the latter.

... greedy, envious buggers, most of 'em. Can't see green cheese!

[Michael Parnham]

... greedy, envious buggers, most of 'em. Can't see green cheese!

Thank you Arthur, I love the way you explain everything, you're so gifted with words!