make a pitch



make a pitch (for someone or something)

Fig. to say something in support of someone or something; to attempt to promote, sell, or advance someone or something. Bill is making a pitch for his friend's new product again. The theatrical agent came in and made a pitch for her client. Every time I turn on the television set, someone is making a pitch.
See also: make, pitch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Khamisi-Eastern African, Swahili
Sprague[spreig]
Hubertushuy-BER-təs (Dutch)Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
JŪLija-Latvian
Valeriovah-LE-ryo (Italian), bah-LE-ryo (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
BetsyBET-seeEnglish