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dog in the manger

/dɒɡ ɪn ðə ˈmeɪndʒər/

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phrase

/dɒɡ ɪn ðə ˈmeɪndʒər/C1informal
  • ruЧеловек, который эгоистично мешает другим использовать или наслаждаться чем-то, что ему самому не нужно, часто из злобы или недоброжелательности.

A person who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for, often out of spite or malice.

  1. Selfish behaviorC1informal

    A person who prevents others from using something that they themselves do not need or want.

    ruСобака на сене

    • He wouldn't let anyone use the spare room, even though he never went in there. What a dog in the manger.
    • She's being a dog in the manger by keeping the old files locked up when nobody needs them.
    • Don't be a dog in the manger; if you're not going to use the equipment, let someone else borrow it.