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
Lizbeth-English
Leonalee-O-nə (English), LE-o-nah (German)English, German
Epiphanyi-PIF-ə-neeEnglish (Rare)
KaitlynnKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
Waite[weit]
Golnar-Persian