a dog in the manger

成語所屬單字dog

a dog in the manger — 慣用語

1. A person who prevents others from enjoying something they themselves do not want

1.慣用語
釋義

佔著茅坑不拉屎的人

A person who prevents others from enjoying something they themselves do not want or use.

例句

He's a dog in the manger, hoarding resources he never uses.

Why be a dog in the manger? Let others use the equipment.