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Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.

  1. Sunil’s dog in a manger attitude did not help to settle the matter.
    1. cold
    2. selfless
    3. selfish
    4. warm
Correct Option: C

a dog in the manger : a person who stops other people from enjoying what he or she cannot use or does not want.
● Stop being such a dog in the manger and let your sister ride your bike if you’re not using it The best option is selfish



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