What does to squawk about mean?

[Hobble]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #23 "Idioms with prepositions", question 8

I know you're keen but I don't want you to jump the gun. Just relax.

(a) fire the bullet
(b) shoot the target
(c) start too soon
(d) shoot too soon

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #23 "Idioms with prepositions", answer 8

I know you're keen but I don't want you to start too soon. Just relax.

Correct answer: (c) start too soon
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to squawk about

[Mister Micawber]

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to squawk about = to complain loudly about.
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