Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
keep-the-wolf-from-the-door
idiom
kēp thə wulf frəm thə dôr
Definition
To prevent poverty or hunger; to maintain a basic level of financial security.
Examples
- After securing a steady job, I finally felt like I could keep the wolf from the door.
- They worked extra hours to keep the wolf from the door during tough economic times.
- Budgeting carefully allows us to keep the wolf from the door.
Meaning
This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe the act of managing one’s finances to avoid falling into dire circumstances.
Synonyms
- make ends meet
- stay afloat
- avoid bankruptcy
- manage finances
