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make a pitch for
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
Also on the tech co-operation front, Modi may make a pitch for Trump to maintain the H-1B visa regime.
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.
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.
The delay has given Ohio another opportunity to make a pitch for Space Command.
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.
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