preach to the converted
phrase
: to speak for or against something to people who already agree with one's opinions
The speeches he makes to his supporters won't win him any more votes. He's just preaching to the converted.
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“Preach to the converted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preach%20to%20the%20converted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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