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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 American English | Subject Area: Transport & Travel | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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