idiom

a dog in the manger

a dog in the manger

A person who selfishly prevents others from using something

Definition

A person who selfishly prevents others from using something

Examples

  • Don't be A DOG IN THE MANGER
  • He's acting like A DOG IN THE MANGER
  • Well, that's A DOG IN THE MANGER for you.

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