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pump someone's tires

verb

Definitions

  1. To praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.

    • "I'm sure (Toronto coach) Greg Gilbert is going to pump their tires with the fact they've beat us six times."
    • Now, with Suisham enjoying a career season, those in his hometown are pumping his tires.
    • Jonathan Toews . . . has allowed himself to come unglued emotionally during Game 4 of the Detroit series, and to fall back on the sweet sounds of teammates and coaches pumping his tires for his many wonderful qualities.

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