the squeaky wheel gets the grease

== English == === Alternative forms === the squeaky wheel gets the oil === Pronunciation === === Proverb === the squeaky wheel gets the grease The person who complains or speaks up most loudly receives the redress or attention which they seek. ==== Derived terms ==== squeaky wheel system ==== Related terms ==== squeaky wheel ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== 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