āBang the drumā š„
(idiom) to speak loudly and passionately in support of something, i.e., to campaign, advocate, or champion a cause with energy and enthusiasm.
š¬ Every chance he gets, HenryĀ bangs the drumĀ for local businesses, reminding his community to shop small and think big. šļø
Think of a drummer marching at the front of a parade or army: loud, leading, impossible to ignore. ToĀ bang the drumĀ is to be THAT person for your cause. š£
Some trace it back to 19th century political rallies in Britain and America, where literal drum-banging was used to draw crowds and stir up excitement for a candidate or movement.
Today itās used in business, politics, activism: anywhere someone is passionately pushing an idea forward.
So whatever your cause isāyour passion project, your big idea, your valuesādonāt be afraid to bang the drum. š„
The world needs more people who do.
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