dog in the manger
- IPA[ˌdɒɡ ɪn ðə ˈmeɪn(d)ʒə]
英式
- a person who has no need of, or ability to use, a possession that would be of use or value to others, but who prevents others from having it
noun: dog in the manger
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. a person who has no need of, or ability to use, a possession that would be of use or value to others, but who prevents others from having it what a dog in the manger you must be! she can be so dog in the manger about updating things in the office