pitch

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pitch

1. noun, informal A line, speech, or argument intended to persuade someone or sell something. He gave a good pitch, but it wasn't enough to convince our board of directors. You've got to have your pitch polished and ready at all times. You never know when you'll end up meeting a prospective client.
2. verb, informal To persuade (someone of something) or sell (something to someone) with a targeted, promotional speech or argument. He pitched his new movie to me, but I thought it sounded too silly to be a commercial success. I'd like to pitch you a couple of my ideas, if you don't mind.

pitch (one) a curve (ball)

To do something unexpected or deceptive that surprises, confuses, thwarts, or outwits someone. Her confidence and fact-of-the-matter answers pitched police a curve during their questioning. I had only been reading the textbook instead of going to classes, so a few of the questions on the final exam really pitched me a curve ball.
See also: curve, pitch

pitch it

To discard or dispose of something as trash. A: "Do you want to keep this folder of notes?" B: "No, you can pitch it." This beat-up old sofa isn't worth anything anymore—let's pitch it.
See also: pitch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pitch it

tv. throw it away. We don’t need it. Let’s pitch it.
See also: pitch
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

pitch

/throw (someone) a curve ball Slang
1. To mislead; deceive.
2. To cause to be surprised, especially unpleasantly so.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See:
  • (as) black as pitch
  • a pitched battle
  • at fever pitch
  • black as a skillet
  • black as night
  • black as night/pitch/the ace of spades
  • black as pitch
  • devil to pay, the
  • fever pitch
  • if there's grass on the pitch, play ball
  • in there pitching
  • make (one's) pitch
  • make (one's) pitch for (something)
  • make a mountain
  • make a pitch
  • make a pitch for
  • make a pitch for (something)
  • make a pitch for somebody/something
  • pitch
  • pitch (one) a curve (ball)
  • pitch (one) a line
  • pitch (one) a story
  • pitch (one) a yarn
  • pitch (something) at
  • pitch (something) to
  • pitch a curve
  • pitch a fit
  • pitch a line/story/yarn
  • pitch a tent
  • pitch around
  • pitch at
  • pitch away
  • pitch black
  • pitch camp
  • pitch character
  • pitch dark
  • pitch forward
  • pitch in
  • pitch in and help
  • pitch into
  • pitch it
  • pitch on
  • pitch out
  • pitch over
  • pitch the woo
  • pitch up
  • pitch upon
  • pitch woo
  • pitched battle
  • pitched battle, a
  • pitch-perfect
  • queer somebody's pitch
  • queer someone's pitch
  • queer the/(one's) pitch
  • sales pitch
  • screw (oneself) up to concert pitch
  • throw (one) a curve (ball)
  • wild pitch
References in periodicals archive
The senior pitch at An Aird was becoming overused, with training on the ground every night, so the team of volunteers who manage the club decided to up their game by delivering a second, slightly smaller pitch.
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"We pooled our resources and within one and a half years, we have started enjoying fruits of our investment," Haji said.The pitch christened Mandera Sports and Recreation Centre measures 40 by 20 metres and is accessible to many residents of Mandera town and has only been in operation for three months.
How four locals transformed Mandera sports
SIS Pitches said it had been contracted as full-service provider for venues for the Club World Cup event just months after taking centre stage at the World Cup in Russia.
British group SIS Pitches basks in Fifa Club World Cup glory
The quietness means that budgets are under more pressure than ever and, as a result, good agencies increasingly won't tolerate poor pitch practice, and if they get a whiff of it, will refuse to participate.
PERFECT PITCH?
Companies sometimes market their pitches as '4G' or even '5G', but they do not exist - meaning the 3G pitch in use at Scotstoun and other rugby grounds like Pontypridd's Sardis Road, Cardiff Arms Park and Saracens' Allianz Park is the best available at the moment.
Are artificial rugby pitches dangerous? The big questions answered amid series of injuries and burns; As well as the Scarlets players' burns, there have been a number of serious injuries on artificial pitches recently
Summary: Host countries should no longer be allowed to create pitches for a favourable result
It's time ICC intervene and create sporting pitches
Darrell Irwin Founder of Cre8ion and previous resident of the Entrepreneurial Spark hub powered by NatWest hub in Bristol said: "Networking could increase your net worth and having a pitch in the pocket really does open doors.
NatWest knows from supporting entrepreneurs
The conference will also include practical demonstrations, an introduction from former Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper (pictured), a seminar from Newcastle United representatives and a presentation on the Northumberland FA's Pitch Perfect initiative.
Conference is pitching in with ideas; football
The pitch, at Grange Gardens in Grangetown, has been donated to the city by Uefa as part of this weekend's showpiece final.
League's legacy as pitch is unveiled
Perfect pitch always has been a very desired ability among musicians, especially since several famous composers, including Wolfgang Mozart, reportedly had it.
Acquiring "perfect" pitch now possible
On her Instagram account, Rebel Wilson shared a short (https://www.instagram.com/p/BSZaA9DA4Lj/) video of herself with the main cast of "Pitch Perfect 3" hugging each other in a circle.
Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld Wrap Up 'Pitch Perfect 3' Filming
A handful of the 37 Game Sevens that have been played were so one-sided that there was no possibility of a Golden Pitch being thrown.
Golden pitches: the ultimate last-at-bat, game seven scenario
HAMILTON boss Martin Canning has hit back at the plastic pitch haters by insisting you always get a decent game on the surface.
Canning tellscritics plasticis fantastic
As a Tyneside football club celebrates its 100th year, plans to dig up its pitch have left organisers tearing their hair out.
Cullercoats Football Club in row over nine-a-side pitch being dug up for flood work; Cullercoats FC's nine-a-side pitch is being dug up by Northumbrian Water to allow for necessary flood alleviation work
DOZENS of youngsters have had their football pitch ruined by a summer of events held there.
Carnival and circus has 'ruined' football pitch; Children will have to travel five miles to play games until it's fixed