preach to the converted
Convince the convinced
To preach to the converted is to advocate for something to people who already agree with you.
The phrase suggests wasted effort—there's no need to persuade those already persuaded: You're preaching to the converted; we all support the policy.
Also appears as preach to the choir.
- sermonClergy's worship address
- choir practiceEnsemble vocal training session
- insularityNarrow detachment from broader views
- echo chamberSelf-reinforcing information environment
- redundancyNeedless duplication
confirmation bias · safe space · true believers · persuasion · polarization · tribalism · advocacy · futility · homogeneity · exhorting · conformity · groupthink · narrow-mindedness · complacency · validation · amen · self-congratulation · exclusivity
preach to the convertedreach across the aisle
Seek bipartisan cooperation
talk someone into something · speak truth to power · missionary work · evangelize · proselytize
preach to the convertedmove the needle
Produce observable effect
open minds · change someone's mind · break new ground · make a difference · turn the tide
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