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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
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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 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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