amen corner

• Terme désignant un groupe de personnes toujours prêtes à approuver sans réserve une personne, une opinion ou une idée. À l'origine, partie de l'église où les fidèles assis près de l'autel répondent avec enthousiasme pendant le sermon.

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.

   coin des amens

   • 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.

   groupe de soutiens inconditionnels

   • 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.