"the squeaky wheel gets the oil" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-proverb}} the squeaky wheel gets the oil
  1. Alternative form of the squeaky wheel gets the grease Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: the squeaky wheel gets the grease
    Sense id: en-the_squeaky_wheel_gets_the_oil-en-proverb-cx5Nkhi4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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