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View synonyms for beat the drum for
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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]Advertisement
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