PREACH TO THE CHOIR

preach to the choir: translation

preach to the choir & preach to the converted

Fig. to make one's case primarily to one's supporters; to make one's case only to those people who are present or who are already friendly to the issues. •

There is no need to convince us of the value of hard work. We already know that. You are just preaching to the choir.

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Don't waste your time telling us about the problem. That's preaching to the choir.

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Bob found himself preaching to the converted when he was telling Jane the advantages of living in the suburbs. She already hates city life.