Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
It is unfortunate that most people in the country are still living from hand to mouth.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Consuming daily what little is earned.
The meaning of the given idiom is-
Living from hand to mouth- to be extremely poor, having only enough money to provide food and shelter each month.
Example- My father earned very little and there were four kids, so we lived from hand to mouth.
As the meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option it will be the correct answer.