preach to the choir

[ preech tuh thuh kwahyuhr ]

idiom

1. to express an observation or viewpoint to those who already share the same observation or viewpoint:

   If you’re saying that juggling a career and parenthood is tough, you’re preaching to the choir—I’m a single working mom with two preschoolers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preach to the choir¹

First recorded in 1965–70