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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To be the dog in the manger

Home The Lexicon To be the dog in the manger

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To be the dog in the manger

Definition

A selfish person who prevents others from using something they themselves cannot use.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Canines

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