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dog in the manger
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someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for
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The new employee does n't like the project but wo n't let anyone else take over. He's acting like a dog in the manger.
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.
