beat the drum for

Idioms  

1. Praise, promote, publicize, as in He's always beating the drum for his division, which actually has done very well. This term transfers the literal striking of a drum for ceremonial or other purposes to touting the virtues of a person, group, or product. [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

Daly weighed in as Fed officials have continued to beat the drum for further rate rises aimed at lowering the highest levels of inflation in 40 years.

From Reuters

But Nee and her writers don’t beat the drum for gender equality, allowing Ridley’s exploits to make the point.

From Seattle Times

Ms. Ellis beat the drum for the president on cable and wherever else she had a platform.

From New York Times

While my colleague Robert Lloyd beat the drum for the Canadian comedy from its premiere, I didn’t get around to watching the Pop TV show until it started streaming on Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times

For weeks now, this editorial page has beat the drum for at least one more big federal stimulus package to help all states - red ones and blue ones - recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

From Washington Times