dog in the manger

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Noun dog in the manger has 1 sense

dog in the manger - someone who prevents you from enjoying something that they themselves have no need for
--₁ is a kind of selfish person

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Dog in the Manger

Description:

The phrase "dog in the manger" is an idiom used to describe a person who selfishly keeps something they cannot use or do not require, preventing others from benefiting from it. It originates from an old fable about a dog that lays in a manger filled with hay, preventing the hungry cattle from eating it.

Sample Sentences:

He's a real dog in the manger, refusing to lend his tools to anyone.
Don't be a dog in the manger and hog all the resources for yourself.
She acted like a dog in the manger, denying others a chance to use the shared workspace.

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