Idioms

dog in the manger
one who prevents others from enjoying what one has no use for oneself (from Aesops Fables)
The girl was a dog in the manger. She cancelled the dinner because she could not attend.

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  • dog-eat-dog
  • doll (oneself) up or doll up (oneself)
  • dollar for dollar
  • done for
  • done in
  • done to a T
  • done to a turn
  • done with (something)
  • doomed to failure
  • double back
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  • party's over
  • spread like wildfire
  • go to town
  • curl up and die
  • from the word go
  • have a soft spot in one's heart for (someone or something)
  • all set
  • in exchange for (someone or something)
  • sweet and sour
  • make (something) to order


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