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tub-thumping

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tub-thump (tbthmp)
intr.v. tub-thumped, tub-thump·ing, tub-thumps Slang
To argue for or promote something vigorously: "is tub-thumping for a six-month limit on the legislative session" (David Nyhan).
tub-thumper n.
tub-thumping
adj
(of a speech or speaker) noisy, violent, or ranting
n
noisy, violent, or ranting public speaking
Translations
tub-thumping [ˈtʌbˌθʌmpɪŋ] (Brit) (fig)
A. ADJ → demagógico
B. N → oratoria f demagógica
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