In Internet slang, “keep the wolf from the door” means to maintain financial stability or to prevent oneself from falling into poverty or hardship. It refers to the act of ensuring one’s basic needs are met.
Examples:
Example 1: Sara works multiple jobs to keep the wolf from the door. She bartends in the evenings while managing an online store during the day.
Example 2: With a part-time job and freelance gigs, Alex has been able to keep the wolf from the door since losing their full-time employment.
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