释义 |
keep the wolf from the doorHave enough money to avert hunger or starvation (used hyperbolically): I work part-time to pay the mortgage and keep the wolf from the door...- Having made enough money to keep the wolf from the door I am concerned with making the world a better place, like many other people.
- I was brought up to believe it is rather vulgar to talk about money, but I do make a very good living - nowhere near the top professionals today, but enough certainly to keep the wolf from the door.
- It was that kind of week for me but mustn't grumble, at least we got some each way money to keep the wolf from the door.
See parent entry: wolf |