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squeaking wheel gets the oil

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squeaking wheel gets the oil

 and squeaky wheel gets the oil

Prov. People who complain the most will get attention or what they want. If you don't get good service at the hotel, make sure to tell the manager that you're dissatisfied. The squeaking wheel gets the oil.

See also: get, oil, squeak, wheel