The idiomatic phrase "to drum someone" can carry a few distinct meanings depending on the specific social context. In historical military and school settings, "drumming someone out" meant to dismiss, expel, or discharge a dishonored member publicly to the rhythmic sound of beating drums. In business and sales slang, "to drum someone" or more commonly "drum up" business means to actively and energetically campaign, recruit, solicit customers, or generate public interest and support for a specific enterprise.
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