(to) tub-thump

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00:55 Jun 10, 2020
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Social Sciences - Journalism
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English term or phrase: (to) tub-thump
Definition from Your Dictionary:
To argue for or promote something vigorously. From the ancient show business custom of actors wandering the streets banging on tubs and drums to draw an audience together.

Example sentence(s):
  • To point this out is to invite irrational anger and abuse from the ranks of dog-whistling reactionaries, who like to tub-thump the lie that racial equality has, or should have, been achieved now that almost 26 years have passed since the advent of South Africa's deeply imperfect democracy. CricBuzz
  • Studios fly out stars and filmmakers to tub-thump new movies via trailers, never-before-seen footage, and in some cases, the finished films themselves. Cinema Con
  • Jean Chretien doesn’t ever need any help in crafting a political tub-thumper. He’s pretty good at that all on his own. Ottawa Sun
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Summary of translations provided
4bater bumbo
Marisa Averbuch
4estardalhaço
MARCOS BAZILIO
4Alvoroço
Amanda Pinho


  

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bater bumbo


Definition from own experience or research:
A definição é exatamente a mesma, argumentar ou promover algo de forma enérgica.

Example sentence(s):
  • ... "ah, eles estão construindo uma nova fábrica e então têm que aumentar as vendas. Mas é fácil! A empresa está 'arrumadinha' o que precisa é só ... [ falando com raiva ] energizar a força de vendas, bater o bumbo sabe?". - Cliente SA  
  • A Wines of Argentina, a agência que promove o vinho hermano pelo mundo, veio demonstrar a qualidade e a diversidade do produto argentino. Trouxe um time estrelado de enólogos para uma série de três masterclass para bater bumbo sobre o que está acontecendo nos vinhedos do país. Vieram falar sobre vinhos brancos, malbec e - Vinho.ig,com.br  
Marisa Averbuch
Brazil
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estardalhaço


Definition from Dicio - Dicionário online de português:
Significado de Estardalhaço
substantivo masculino
[Popular] Grande bulha, estrondo, ruído.

Example sentence(s):
  • O vice-prefeito de Varginha, Verdi Lúcio Melo, se posicionou sobre a situação do Theatro Capitólio. Ele divulgou um áudio à imprensa onde informou que o local vai passar por uma reforma que já era prevista. Ele afirmou ainda que a repercussão do caso foi um estardalhaço. - Rede Mais  
MARCOS BAZILIO
Brazil
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Alvoroço


Definition from Dicio - Dicionário online de português:
substantivo masculino
Excesso de agitação; tumulto, revolta, inquietação.
Demonstração de alegria; entusiasmo.
Manifestação confusa, com gritos e muito barulho; gritaria

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Brazil
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