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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: Option D

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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.

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