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
Dagrun-Norwegian
MarilynnMER-ə-lin, MER-lin, MAR-ə-lin, MAR-linEnglish
Hilarion-Ancient Greek
Helgi-Ancient Scandinavian
Eustaquioe-oo-STAH-kyo (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Ruth (1)ROOTH (English), ROOT (German)English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Spanish, Biblical, Biblical Latin