He has no dog in the hunt for the new manager position.
dog in the hunt
idiomSomething that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.
Since I do not own stock in either company, I really have no dog in the hunt regarding their merger.
The senator remained neutral during the debate, claiming he had no dog in the hunt and simply wanted to ensure the process remained fair for all parties involved.
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buy a dog and bark oneself
To do something that one has hired someone else to do.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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dog and cat
A team comprising one male and one female, either working as associates or having one as the second-in-command to the other.
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dog and pony show
Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate, while lacking real substance.
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dog around
To follow diligently.
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dog in the manger
Someone who denies to others something that the denier cannot use.
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dog my cats
Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment
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dog that caught the car
A person who has unexpectedly attained an aspirational goal and is now unsure what to do with it.