Meaning of 'Dog in the manger'
What does the saying 'Dog in the manger' mean?
Idiom: Dog in the manger
Meaning:
If someone acts like a dog in the manger, they don't want other people to have or enjoy things that are useless to them.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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