the squeaky wheel gets the oil

(proverb) people who complain the most will get what they want

Example Sentences:

Customer 1: Waiter! My soup is too cold!
Waiter: I’m sorry!
Customer 1: This food is terrible. I’d like to talk to your manager!
Waiter: Right away, sir.
Customer 2: Why are you complaining so much?
Customer 1: The squeaky wheel gets the oil. If I don’t complain then I won’t get my meal for free.

The student complained to the principal that her teacher was unfair because she wanted a good mark. The squeaky wheel gets the oil, and the student was moved to another class.

From the Blogs:

The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Oil – Nuts & Boalts

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Similar idioms:

1. the squeaky wheel gets the grease
2. burn the midnight oil
3. put one’s shoulder to the wheel