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1. aflag+jN[view] [source] 2023-02-18 23:55:16
>>GavCo+(OP)
I'm a non-native English speaker. What's wrong with screeching?
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2. vineya+5l1[view] [source] 2023-02-19 04:48:15
>>aflag+jN
In addition to what others said, it’s just not a common saying in modern English. If you described someone annoying as screeching, older people likely would understand but most would find it strange language for today.
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