Squeaky wheel gets the grease meaning
What does the saying 'Squeaky wheel gets the grease' mean?
Idiom: Squeaky wheel gets the grease
Meaning:
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.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Transport & Travel |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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