make a pitch for

Idioms and Phrases

Say or do something in support of someone or something, as in That announcer really made a pitch for Sunday's concert , or Her agent's been making a pitch for her books all over town . This expression originally alluded to an inflated sales talk that was “pitched” (in the sense of “thrown”) at the listener. [ Slang ; late 1800s]

Example Sentences

We know of at least one minister in Northern Ireland’s four-party executive who is stepping down to make a pitch for the green benches.

From BBC

And I must make a pitch for flea markets and tag sales, where it’s common to find entire sets of dishware, or a funky serving bowl, or some vintage linen napkins.

From Washington Times

The delay has given Ohio another opportunity to make a pitch for Space Command.

From Washington Times

Meyerson thinks Cheney is going to make a pitch for Republicans to back Democrats in these positions and will herself vote for the Democrat in the general election.

From Salon

Meyerson thinks Cheney is going to make a pitch for Republicans to back Democrats in these positions and will herself vote for the Democrat in the general election.

From Salon

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