How to Pronounce "dog in the manger"
expression
DAWG in thuh MAYN-jur
DOG in thuh MAYN-juh
Definition
A 'dog in the manger' is someone who refuses to let others use or enjoy something, even though they do not need or use it themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɡ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmeɪndʒɝ
British English
dˈɒɡ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈeɪndʒɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWG in thuh MAYN-jur
UK
DOG in thuh MAYN-juh
Listen in Context
He's acting like a dog in the manger by not letting anyone else use the equipment.
Don't be a dog in the manger—if you don't want it, let someone else have it.
She kept the books but never read them, just a dog in the manger.
I know you don't want that last slice of pizza—don't be a dog in the manger!