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dog in the manger
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égoïste jaloux, jaloux possessif
someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for
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They're not using the office space, but they wo n't let us move there either. It's like they're being a dog in the manger.
Avec ce bureau vide, il se comporte en égoïste jaloux : il ne s'en sert pas, mais refuse de le céder.
