amen corner

• Gruppe von Personen, die einer bestimmten Person, Meinung oder Idee stets zustimmend und oft bedingungslos Beifall spendet. Ursprünglich der Bereich in einer Kirche, in dem die Gemeinde nahe am Altar sitzt und während der Predigt enthusiastisch reagiert.

A term referring to a group of people who are always ready to agree with or support a particular person, opinion, or idea, often without question. Originally from the section of a church where the congregation sits near the altar and responds enthusiastically during a sermon.

1. Church seating areaC1informalamerican

   A section of seats in a church, typically near the front, where enthusiastic worshippers sit and respond with 'amen' during the sermon.

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   • The preacher looked directly at the amen corner for support.
   • The choir sat in the amen corner, ready to respond.
   • The amen corner was filled with the most devoted members of the congregation.

2. Group of strong supportersC2informalamerican

   A group of people who are always ready to agree with or support a person, idea, or policy.

   Gruppe treuer Anhänger

   • The politician always speaks to his amen corner at party rallies.
   • The CEO's proposal was met with approval from his amen corner on the board.
   • She knew she could count on her amen corner to back her decision.