What does the cryptic crossword clue "Selfish hoarder of alcohol those people put out after party (3,2,3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Selfish hoarder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="party") + GIN (synonym="alcohol") + THEM (synonym="those people") + ANGER (synonym="put out") = DOG IN THE MANGER; definition: "Selfish hoarder" The answer is DOG IN THE MANGER.

What is the answer to "Selfish hoarder of alcohol those people put out after party (3,2,3,6)"?

The answer is DOG IN THE MANGER.

Selfish hoarder of alcohol those people put out after party (3,2,3,6)

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