General
preaching to the choir
What does preaching to the choir mean?
Making a case to people who need no convincing.
"You don't have to sell me—you're preaching to the choir."
Origin
American idiom rooted in church imagery; the choir already shares the preacher's convictions.
Frequently asked questions
What does "preaching to the choir" mean?
It means arguing a point to people who already agree with you, so no persuasion is needed.
When do you say it?
You say it to point out that your audience is already convinced, so the argument is wasted effort.
Where does the image come from?
It draws on church imagery: the choir already shares the preacher's convictions.
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