Saturday, 21 May 2016

"The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Oil."

Saturday Proverb: 

Proverb: 
"The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Oil." 





Meaning:
People who complain the most will get what they want.

History / Interesting Fact:

The origin of this proverb is unknown however in its current form it is attributed to American humorist Josh Billings who is said to have popularised it in his poem "The Kicker" (c. 1870)

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