Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the wolf from the door.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Avoid starvation.
The idiom 'keep the wolf from the door' means to have just enough money or resources to survive and avoid extreme poverty or hunger.
In the given sentence, it means that in the past, people did not expect luxuries; they were simply grateful if they could afford the basic necessities of life and avoid financial hardship.