Grammar fix
pitch an idea
present persuasively
To present an idea or plan in a way that makes people want to accept it.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She pitched an idea for a new app to the company's marketing team.
At work, I once pitched an idea for improving our customer service, and the manager actually asked me to develop it.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I pitched to my boss an idea.
Say: I pitched an idea to my boss.
The usual word order is 'pitch an idea to someone', not 'pitch to someone an idea'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Share a plan for others to consider
How firmlyTentativelyPersuasively
float an ideaOffer an idea tentatively to see how people react.make a suggestionOffer an idea for someone to consider.put forwardOffer an idea for a group to discuss, often formally.
pitch an ideaYou're here · Present an idea persuasively, e.g. to a boss or client.