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

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sales pitch

The catch is that they are provided by financial advisers whose sales pitch is the cost of the free dinner.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

Her own family's story became part of the sales pitch, and viewers could then order similar videos featuring their own loved ones.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

But perhaps more to the point: If heterosexuality is so great, why does it require a sales pitch at all?

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026

During his sales pitch, Reed would first clean a homeowner’s carpet with their vacuum and then demonstrate how to clean using a Rainbow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026

Then Circe had made her sales pitch: if Annabeth stayed on the island, she could have magical training and incredible power.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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