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The squeaky wheel gets the grease

Distinctly American proverb attributed to humorist Josh Billings (1870s). Encourages speaking up to get attention and results. Contrasts with many East Asian proverbs that praise silence, reflecting the American value of assertiveness and self-advocacy.

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The squeaky wheel gets the grease
🇺🇸 anglais New York, US
Prononciation: thuh SKWEE-kee weel gets thuh grees
Distinctly American proverb attributed to humorist Josh Billings (1870s). Encourages speaking up to get attention and results. Contrasts with many East Asian proverbs that praise silence, reflecting the American value of assertiveness and self-advocacy.
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