preach in the desert: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To deliver a message, argument, or warning to an audience that is absent, unresponsive, or unlikely to heed it.
- To make an effort to persuade or instruct when there is little or no chance of influence or success.
Examples
BetaEvery time Sarah tries to warn her brother about the dangers of smoking, it feels like she’s preaching in the desert.
Cada vez que Sarah intenta advertir a su hermano sobre los peligros de fumar, siente que está predicando en el desierto.
The teacher’s repeated advice on time management was like preaching in the desert since none of the students seemed to listen.
Los consejos repetidos del profesor sobre la gestión del tiempo eran como predicar en el desierto ya que ninguno de los estudiantes parecía escuchar.
When I spoke up about the environmental issues at the meeting, it felt like preaching in the desert because no one seemed concerned.
Cuando hablé sobre los problemas ambientales en la reunión, sentí que estaba predicando en el desierto porque a nadie parecía importarle.
Despite the warnings, the committee’s efforts to change the policy were preaching in the desert as the board remained indifferent.
A pesar de las advertencias, los esfuerzos del comité para cambiar la política eran como predicar en el desierto ya que la junta permanecía indiferente.
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