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Old 07-02-2015, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tomwed View Post
When I open my garage it sounds like the unit needs some grease. I can look for a make and model number and google it I suppose but has anyone already lubed up their gears already? Do I need some special thick lubricant like wheel bearing grease?

[I'll bet you thought the title was a metaphor.]
OKay, you've brought out my pedantic side.

I didn't think the title was a metaphor for two reasons.

1. The correct saying is "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" not "needs" the grease.

2. In either case it would be an aphorism, or saying, not a metaphor. A metaphor makes a statement that is not literally true. For example, "The Moon was a bright silver dollar in the night sky" is a metaphor.

Okay. Pedantic side of me is closed......for now.
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