Make the right noises In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make the right noises", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-12-06 08:12

Meaning of Make the right noises (redirected from make (all) the right noises )

Synonyms:

make (all) the correct noises

Make (all) the right noises British phrase

To say what other people want or expect to hear

You don't have to make all the right noises about my plan. Just feel free to give me some feedback.

She made all the right noises when asked about the new policy.

He only gets paid to review the product and makes all right noises about it.

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Grammar and Usage of Make (all) the right noises

Verb Forms

  • made (all) the right noises
  • making (all) the right noises
  • makes (all) the right noises

The verb "make" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Make (all) the right noises

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
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Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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