In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Q:

to keep the wolf away from the door

• 1
  to guard against wild animals
• 2
  to guard against enemies
• 3
  to keep off starvation
• 4
  to keep aloof from disputed matters