A jealous person gets a feeling of contentment by behaving like a dog in the manger even with his friends.
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Manger
/ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
Synonyms for "manger" (25 found)
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Knowing very well that his wife wanted to go to a movie, the husband, who was a dog in the manger, cooked up a scheme whereby they had to stay at home waiting for a certain visitor who was not expected to come.
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Four of my favorite Christmas carols are "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," "The First Noel" and "Away in the Manger."
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Don't be a dog in the manger.
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