The exact origin of the idiom "keep up with the Joneses" is not precisely documented, but it is believed to have its roots in American English, possibly dating back to the early 20th century. The phrase gained popularity in the United States in the 1920s and was further popularized by the comic strip "Keeping Up with the Joneses" by Arthur R. "Pop" Momand, which ran from 1913 to 1938. Over time, this phrase became widely recognized and adopted in English to describe the societal tendency of people trying to match or exceed the material possessions, social status, or lifestyle of those around them.

What is the origin of the idiom "keep up with the Joneses" and when to use it?

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