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To keep up appearances


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To keep up appearance means to keep up an outward show of prosperity.

Sample Usage

1. The wealthy businessman lost a lot of money in the new project but still dined at five-star hotels to keep up appearances.

2. Malika continued going with her friends' group on shopping expeditions despite being in debt as she wanted to keep up appearances.

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