keep the wolf from the door

verb

(idiomatic) To ward off poverty or hunger. / (idiomatic, humorous, euphemistic) To delay sexual ejaculation.

She works two jobs to keep the wolf from the door.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To ward off poverty or hunger.

They didn't earn much, but it was enough to keep the wolf from the door.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, humorous, euphemistic) To delay sexual ejaculation.

Do you mind if I talk? It helps me keep the wolf from the door, so to speak. Jill, what do you think of the pedestrianization of Norwich city centre?