sales pitch

British  

noun

1. an argument or other persuasion used in selling

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sales pitch Idioms  

1. A line of talk that attempts to persuade someone of something, as in Let's hear your latest sales pitch for energy conservation. This term uses the noun pitch in the sense of “a talk,” or more literally, a throwing of words at one. [Slang; late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

In 2018, bitcoin fell 80% from its peak after the initial coin offering bubble burst, ending an era in which thousands of unproven startups raised billions of dollars with little more than a sales pitch.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amy, who works 60 hours a week, hopes to earn more by spending more time on sales pitches for new clients.

From The Wall Street Journal

They make phone calls, pay for advertising and even hold events where participants get a free meal in exchange for listening to the sales pitch for that plan.

From Science Daily

Lippmann’s sales pitch was as alien to them as it was intriguing.

From Literature

By approaching the decision well in advance — and getting unbiased advice rather than heeding the ever-growing stack of sales pitches in your mailbox — you’ll avoid mistakes.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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