Meaning of 'You do not get a dog and bark yourself'
What does the saying 'You do not get a dog and bark yourself' mean?
Idiom: You do not get a dog and bark yourself
Meaning:
If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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