preaches to the choir
Argues with allies
To preach to the choir is to advocate for something to people who already agree with you.
The phrase suggests wasted effort—a preacher's sermon about faith is unnecessary for the devoted congregation already in attendance.
You're preaching to the choir—I've supported this policy for years.
Also appears as *preaching to the converted*.
- echo chamberSelf-reinforcing information environment
- closed loopSystem with continuous feedback
- groupthinkConformity-driven poor decisions
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- same pageState of shared understanding
shared beliefs · true believers · stating the obvious · wasted breath · alignment · hammering home · singing along · confirmation bias · messaging · persuasion · rhetoric · tribalism · inside joke · unanimity · conformity · convincing · advocacy · in-group
preaches to the choirreaches across the aisle
Collaborates with political opponents
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