amen corner

• Termo que designa um grupo de pessoas sempre dispostas a concordar com determinada pessoa, opinião ou ideia, muitas vezes de forma incondicional. Originalmente, a parte da igreja onde os fiéis se sentam perto do altar e respondem com entusiasmo durante o sermão.

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.

   Canto do amém

   • 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.

   Grupo de apoiadores ferrenhos

   • 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.