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    What does the idiom "to keep the wolf away from the door" mean?
    Question

    What does the idiom "to keep the wolf away from the door" mean?

    A.

    To escape from a dangerous situation

    B.

    To protect oneself from enemies

    C.

    To stay away from risky opportunities

    D.

    To avoid financial hardship

    Correct option is D

    Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Given Idiom: to keep the wolf away from the door — It means to manage to earn just enough to avoid hunger, poverty, or eviction; in short, to avoid financial hardship and keep destitution at bay. (हिंदी अर्थ: किसी तरह गुज़ारा चलाना, गरीबी/भूख को दरवाज़े से दूर रखना)
    Example: After losing his job, Rahul took a part-time delivery gig just to keep the wolf away from the door.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · make ends meet: to have just enough money to cover basic expenses (किसी तरह खर्च चलाना)
    · hand-to-mouth: living with only enough money for basic needs each day (दिन-प्रतिदिन गुज़ारा)
    · on a shoestring: with a very small amount of money (बहुत कम बजट में)
    · bread and butter: a person’s main source of income (मुख्य आजीविका)

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