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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the w
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the wolf from the door.

A.

Avoid starvation

B.

Wallow in poverty

C.

Relish food

D.

Encourage starvation

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: Keep the wolf from the door means to have just enough money or resources to avoid starvation or extreme poverty. (Hindi: भूख और गरीबी से बचने के लिए आवश्यक संसाधन जुटाना)
Example: After losing his job, he struggled to keep the wolf from the door.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Make ends meet: To manage with the available resources (साधनों से गुज़ारा करना).
· Bread and butter: A person's basic livelihood (जीविका का मुख्य स्रोत).

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