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Keep the wolf from the door
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To ward off poverty or hunger.
"They didn't earn much, but it was enough to keep the wolf from the door."
2.
verb
To delay sexual ejaculation.
Synonyms
keep off the streets
keep off the street
keep from
defend
ward off
keep out of
fend away
stave off
wear
keep one's nose clean
keep out
prevent
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