Synonyms

beat the drum for

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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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 • Nov. 21, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2021

Countless Hall of Famers and former players have lobbied on his behalf, and regional media have beat the drum for his election.

From Washington Times • Mar. 13, 2017

In Ward’s telling, Gregory culled able staff members, blocked successors to Fuld and promoted his own favorites as he beat the drum for greater risk-taking.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2010

But I had a younger brother who beat the drum for a whole week in an enlisting-office tent in Chicago.

From A Strange Discovery by Dake, Charles Romyn

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