Dog in the manger meaning

What does the saying 'Dog in the manger' mean?

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

| Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used

Contributor: Richard Flynn

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