Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To keep the wolf away from the door

  1. To keep from starving

  2. To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person

  3. To keep alive and happy

  4. To hold the difficulties and dangers in check
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Explanation

'To keep the wolf away from the door' means 'to maintain oneself at a minimal level; to keep from starving, freezing, etc'.  

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