English Explanatory Dictionary

the squeaky wheel gets the grease

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. The person who complains or speaks up most loudly receives the redress or attention which they seek.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-the squeaky wheel gets the grease.wav

Word forms

the squeaky wheel gets the grease the squeaky wheel gets the oil

Related words

squeaky wheel the nail that sticks out gets hammered down empty vessels make the most sound vocal minority faint heart never won fair lady nothing ventured, nothing gained

Derived words

squeaky wheel system
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