a dog in the manger



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Danya (1)-Hebrew
JÜRgenYUYR-genLow German
MaciejMAH-chayPolish
Nakato-Eastern African, Ganda
DÓNal-Irish
IsabÈL-Occitan