a/the squeaky wheel gets the grease/oil
UK /ˈskwiː.ki/ US /ˈskwiː.ki/
Definition: Used to say that someone who complains or causes problems is more likely to receive attention or help than someone who stays quiet and does not cause problems; the loudest complaints get the most attention.
会哭的孩子有奶吃;嘎吱响的轮子先上油
No matter what table they give her, Helen generally insists on a better one and gets it - the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
无论服务员给 Helen 安排哪一张桌子,Helen 通常都会要求说要一张更好的,而且每次都得逞,这种诸多要求的态度果然管用。
My sister makes a point of writing letters of complaint to businesses whenever she has an issue with their service, and nine times out of ten, she's rewarded with some kind of discount or gift. I guess it's true, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
每当我妹遇到服务问题的时候,她都特意写信到该机构投诉,结果十有八九,她都可以得到一些折扣或礼品什么的,看来投诉这招确实管用。
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It's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil, but what about the shy students?
是的,会哭的孩子有奶吃,那比较害羞的同学呢?难道我们就不去照顾他们吗?
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You know, that's how we are raised. Nice guys finish last. Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Got to blow your own horn. You know?
是吗?我们都这样被教导的:好人难出头、会哭的孩子有奶吃、还要懂得自我宣传......不是吗?
【口语必杀技】If you've got it, flaunt it!
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