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Idiom: Squeaky wheel gets the grease



Idiom Definitions for 'Squeaky wheel gets the grease'

When people say that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, they mean that the person who complains or protests the loudest attracts attention and service.

American EnglishAmerican English | Category: Transport & Travel

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