“Keep the wolf from the door”
Definition
To have enough money to avoid hunger or serious poverty.
Examples
Examples
“This part-time job helps keep the wolf from the door.”
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- What does "Keep the wolf from the door" mean?
- "Keep the wolf from the door" means to have enough money to avoid hunger or serious poverty..
- How do you use "Keep the wolf from the door" in a sentence?
- Example: "This part-time job helps keep the wolf from the door."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Keep the wolf from the door"?
- Иметь достаточно денег, чтобы не оказаться в нужде. / Ունենալ բավարար գումար՝ ծանր կարիքից խուսափելու համար։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.