voice in the wilderness
The phrase "voice in the wilderness" often describes someone whose opinions or warnings are ignored by the majority.
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Definition
C1General
(idiomatic)Someone who expresses an opinion or warning that is ignored by most people.
Example
- He felt like a voice in the wilderness when he warned about the financial crisis years before it happened.
C2Religious
(idiomatic, rare)An influential religious figure who makes prophetic statements.
Example
- The prophet was seen as a voice in the wilderness, calling for moral reform.