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UKa voice crying in the wilderness
/ɐ vˈɔɪs kɹˈaɪɪŋ ɪnðə wˈɪldənəs/
/ɐ vˈɔɪs kɹˈaɪɪŋ ɪnðə wˈɪldɚnəs/a voice crying in the wilderness
[PHRASE]1
someone who expresses an opinion that others ignore or do not like
synonyms : a lone voice in the wilderness
What is the origin of the idiom "voice crying in the wilderness" and when to use it?
The idiom "voice crying in the wilderness" originates from the Bible, specifically from the Gospel of Matthew. It refers to John the Baptist, who was described as a voice proclaiming a message in the deserted wilderness, preparing the way for Jesus Christ. It is often used in discussions about activism, social change, or advocacy, highlighting the struggle of individuals who passionately advocate for their beliefs or ideas, even when they face resistance or indifference.
Examples
1. Often, he is a lone voice in the wilderness.
2. John the Baptist was the voice crying in the wilderness.
3. I was starting to feel like a voice crying in the wilderness
4. Do we take this plaintiff as this outraged citizen, this voice crying in the wilderness, or is what is in the judicial mindset, the idea of a permanent corporation, a foundation that would do nothing but these quit tam suits?
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