Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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After his business failed, he had to work very hard to keep the wolf from the door.
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- keep away extreme poverty
- earn an honest living
- regain his lost position
- defend from enemies
Correct Option: A
To keep the wolf from the door : to have enough money to avoid going hungry.
● We have a small amount of money saved, hardly enough to keep the wolf from the door. The best option is keep away from extreme poverty
