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dog in the manger
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a dog in the manger
someone who keeps something that they do not really want in order to prevent anyone else from having it. Stop being such a dog in the manger and let your sister ride your bike if you're not using it.
See also: dog, manger

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We have learned that we must live as men, not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger.
 
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