beat/bang the drum for
idiom
: to say or write things that strongly support (someone or something)
They joined together to beat the drum for their candidate.
banging the drum for human rights
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The Toyota Avalon continues to bang the drum for its tribe, despite similar models such as the Buick LaCrosse, the Chevrolet Impala, and the Kia Cadenza all bowing out of contention.
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 10 Mar. 2021
Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 10 Mar. 2021
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“Beat/bang the drum for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beat%2Fbang%20the%20drum%20for. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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