preaching to the choir
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To present a side of a discussion or argument to someone who already agrees with it; essentially, wasting your time.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trình bày một mặt của cuộc thảo luận hoặc tranh luận với người đã đồng ý với nó; cơ bản là, lãng phí thời gian.
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “preaching to the choir” mean?
To present a side of a discussion or argument to someone who already agrees with it; essentially, wasting your time.
Is “preaching to the choir” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.