1. say things that you feel you are expected to say, often without meaning them
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he/she made all the right noises, but it never actually led to anything
If you say someone is 'making all the right noises' it means that they are showing concern or enthusiasm because they feel they are expected to rather than expressing a genuine feeling or emotion. Someone who 'makes all the right noises' says or does the correct things in order to convince others of their position.