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drum up

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drum something up
to obtain something by attracting people's attention to one's need or cause. I shall try to drum up support for the party. You shall have to drum up new business by advertising. I need to do something to drum some business up.
See also: drum, up

drum up something
to create interest in something The best way to drum up excitement for a book is to get people to talk about it.
See also: drum, up


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Handle length provides adequate leverage to lift heavy drums and automatic ratchets hold the drum up until the operator allows it to be put down.
 
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