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English · Q240

Idioms And Phrases

Competitive Exams · English · question 240

Q240

Dog in the manger

A.
An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog
B.
A dog that has no kennel of its own
C.
A person who puts himself in difficulties on account of other people
D.
A person who prevents others from enjoying something useless to himself
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Dog in the manger: a person who has no need of, or ability to use, a possession that would be of use or value to others, but who prevents others from having it.