Make (all) the right noises In english explanation

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

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Meaning of 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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