Idiom of the day – Dog in the manger
Dog in the manger
English Meaning – Someone who won’t use something but also doesn’t let others use it.
Hindi Meaning – वो इंसान जो खुद तो कोई चीज़ इस्तेमाल नहीं करता लेकिन दूसरों को भी नहीं करने देता।
Example from the Idiom “Dog in the manger”
Aditi doesn’t eat the chocolate herself, but also stops others from having it.
अदिति खुद तो चॉकलेट खाती नहीं लेकिन दूसरों को भी खाने से रोकती है।
Author Bio:
My boss doesn’t speak himself but also not allowing other to speak
My friend doesn’t present good presentation and also stoping me to present the idea.
My brother doesn’t use his bike, dog in the manger.
“Stop being such a dog in the manger and let your sister borrow your video game; you’re not even playing it!”
My colleague doesn’t speak to the manager and also doesn’t let us speak.