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
SalomÉsə-loo-ME (Portuguese)French, Spanish, Portuguese
MiloMIE-lo (English)English, Ancient Germanic
Jiang-Chinese
Deonte-African American (Modern)
Emira-Bosnian
Ula-Polish