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
Rudesind-Ancient Germanic
Ufuoma-Western African, Urhobo
JesusJEE-zəs (English)Theology, Biblical
Elspet-Scottish
IsmoEES-moFinnish
Tsiuri-Georgian