squeal

squeal like a stuck pig

To make a loud, shrill squealing sound, typically out of pain. I'm a little embarrassed to say that whenever I get a shot, I squeal like a stuck pig.
See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck

squeal on (one)

To inform a figure of authority about someone else's crime, wrongdoing, or transgression. I'm afraid the mafia will make a hit on me since I squealed on them to the police about their money-laundering operation. Why would you squeal on me to the teacher like that? Don't tell your sister anything, she'll squeal on us the first chance she gets.
See also: on, squeal

squeal with (something)

To utter a loud cry or shriek because of some intense emotion. The best part of Christmas is watching the kids squeal with delight when they open up their presents. I squealed with surprise when the mouse darted out from under the bed.
See also: squeal
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

squeal (on someone) (to someone)

Fig. to report someone to someone. Max was afraid that the witness would squeal on him to the cops. Sally threatened to squeal to the boss. Please promise you won't squeal on me!

squeal with something

Fig. to shriek or squeak, exhibiting some characteristic emotion or experience, such as delight, pain, glee, etc. The baby saw the bright picture and squealed with delight. Timmy squealed with excitement when he saw the presents and the birthday cake.
See also: squeal
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

squeal like a stuck pig

INFORMAL
If someone squeals like a stuck pig, they scream very loudly, as though they are in a lot of pain. The baby squealed like a stuck pig. Note: Other verbs such as scream and roar can be used instead of squeal. Alan tried to calm him while Miller continued to scream like a stuck pig. Note: In this expression, `stuck' means stabbed with something such as a pointed stick or a skewer.
See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

squeal (or yell) like a stuck pig

squeal or yell loudly and shrilly.
A stuck pig is one that is being butchered by having its throat cut; compare with bleed like a stuck pig above.
See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

squeal on

v.
To disclose incriminating information about someone: The accountant squealed on her corrupt managers. He squealed on his brother for jumping on the bed.
See also: on, squeal
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

squeal

in. to inform (someone about something). Who squealed to the cops?
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • squeal like a stuck pig
  • bleed like a (stuck) pig
  • bleed like a pig
  • squeal with
  • squeal with (something)
  • (as) fat as a pig
  • fat as a pig
  • like a pig on ice
  • piercing scream
References in periodicals archive
Meanwhile, relatively to the extraction of the complex eigenvalues for the brake squeal analysis, 3 steps should be carried out:
Squeal Frequency of a Railway Disc Brake Evaluation by FE Analyses
In the friction-slip experiment of the flat plate, Chen [3] found that the instantaneous squeal may not be caused by the modal coupling, and the transient excitation between the disc and block may be the key mechanism of the squeal.
Impact Analysis of Brake Pad Backplate Structure and Friction Lining Material on Disc-Brake Noise
In the field of experiment, many researchers have found that it is very hard to replicate brake squeal in the lab [10].
Analysis on Aircraft Brake Squeal Problem Based on Finite Element Method
The use of appropriate reduction bases for the prediction of squeal frequencies and self-excited vibrations during the squeal event and its associated numerical implementation are complex tasks.
Simulation of Transient Nonlinear Friction-Induced Vibrations Using Complex Interface Modes: Application to the Prediction of Squeal Events
To avoid these problems, the author of this paper built a new disc brake squeal closed-loop coupling model, in which relevant node pairs on coupling surfaces are assumed to remain in tight contact in normal direction of the interface during the vibration[16].
On the effect of friction law in closed-loop coupling disc brake model
An earlier publication [1] reports that for many passenger car brakes (all single piston calipers), brake squeal occurrence increases as disc wear increases whether due to disc wear resistance variation for a given NAO material or due to increased pad abrasiveness against the disc.
Brake squeal and wheel dust vs. disc wear: No-copper, low-copper and high-copper NAOs
"I'm glued to the new panda cams and thrilled to hear the squeals, which appear healthy, of our newborn cub," said Dennis Kelly, director of the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
US National Zoo panda gives birth to her 3rd cub
When they bite down hard the littermate squeals, which startles the biting pup enough to let go.
Play gets nippy
His lecture - entitled "Not only pigs squeal" - reveals why brake noise happens and the approaches adopted by his research group at the University of Huddersfield to counteract the problem.
Boffin reveals why car brakes squeal; And it's not necessarily a problem says researcher
Seventh-grade teacher Jill Myers may have been game to smooch a pig as part of a fundraiser at Lincoln Middle School in Cottage Grove, but the pig wanted no part in it and proceeded to squirm, squeal and protest loudly.
BRIEFLY
Disc brake squeal; mechanism, analysis, evaluation, and reduction/prevention.
Disc brake squeal; mechanism, analysis, evaluation, and reduction/prevention
So the brewers and the pub owners would squeal? Tough!They've done damn all to stop binge drinkers and continue to serve under-agers and the obviously inebriated.
Joan Burnie : Binge drinking
Judder and squeal from tolerance stack-up is eliminated, and stability programs can be retuned because MTB doesn't struggle as much against engine torque as do conventional brake designs.
Can twin discs stop close shaves?
Coupled with improved graphics speed plus new elements, materials, and solution procedures, the package can address tasks like brake squeal analysis, which requires the modeling of contact and other nonlinear effects.
FEA brake analysis
And if carrying them was to be compulsory they would have something to squeal about.
Voice of The People: Smart Blunkett plays right card