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scream loudest

idiom
Meaning

To complain or speak up with more intensity than others, especially in relation to a trivial matter.


Examples
SIMPLE

He always screams loudest when the coffee is cold.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though the error was minor, he was the one who screamed loudest about the delay.

COMPLEX

In every committee meeting, the members with the least responsibility often scream loudest regarding the minor details of the budget.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    scream bloody murder

    To scream loudly in fear, pain, etc.

  2. 02

    scream one's head off

    To scream out to one's full capacity.

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