What does the phrase preaching to choir mean?

"Preaching to the choir" is a phrase that means to be addressing an audience that already agrees with your viewpoint or message. It implies that your message is unlikely to have any impact or change anyone's mind because they already share your beliefs.

Here's a breakdown of the metaphor:

* Preaching: This refers to the act of delivering a passionate speech or argument, often about a religious or moral topic.

* Choir: This is a group of singers who already harmonize with each other. They share a common goal and sing the same melody.

Therefore, "preaching to the choir" suggests that you are speaking to a group that already "sings the same tune" as you – they already agree with what you have to say.

Example:

"The politician gave a fiery speech about the importance of education, but it was all preaching to the choir since she was addressing a room full of teachers and school administrators."

This implies that the politician's speech was unlikely to sway anyone's opinion since her audience already believed in the value of education.