HyperDic: dog_in_the_manger

English > 1 sense of the expression dog in the manger:
NOUNperson dog in the mangersomeone who prevents you from enjoying / enjoying / enjoying something that they themselves have no need for
English > dog in the manger: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who prevents you from enjoying / enjoying / enjoying something that they themselves have no need for.
Broaderselfish personA person who is unusually selfish

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