beat the drum for

Related to beat the drum for: drum machine

beat the drum (for someone or something)

To voice one's support for something. Quit beating the drum for that applicant—he is simply not qualified for the job. At first the legislation didn't seem to have much support, but recently I've seen some people beating the drum online.
See also: beat, drum, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

beat the drum for someone or something

 and bang the drum for someone or something
Fig. to promote or support someone or something. (As if one were beating a drum to get attention.) I spent a lot of time beating the drum for our plans for the future. The senator is only banging the drum for his special interests.
See also: beat, drum
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

beat the drum for

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]
See also: beat, drum
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

beat (or bang) the drum for (or of)

be ostentatiously in support of.
See also: beat, drum
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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  • beat the drum for someone/something
  • bang the drum
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  • bang the drum for (someone or something)
  • drum up
  • (one's) day in court
  • drum
  • a full-time job
  • drum out