make a pitch for

Idioms  

1. Say or do something in support of someone or something, as in That announcer really made a pitch for Sunday's concert, or Her agent's been making a pitch for her books all over town. This expression originally alluded to an inflated sales talk that was “pitched” (in the sense of “thrown”) at the listener. [Slang; late 1800s]

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make a pitch for

Libertarians, social conservatives, progressives, socialists and others could all make a pitch for whatever rights they favored.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

We know of at least one minister in Northern Ireland’s four-party executive who is stepping down to make a pitch for the green benches.

From BBC ● May 23, 2024

And I must make a pitch for flea markets and tag sales, where it’s common to find entire sets of dishware, or a funky serving bowl, or some vintage linen napkins.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 19, 2023

It’s a handy coincidence that the federal government has billions to help if California can get on the ball and make a pitch for it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2022

“John did not make a pitch for a return. I suspect that will come some day.”

From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2022

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