Meaning & use
lip service
An expression of agreement or support that is not backed up by real action or genuine belief.
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Politicians often pay lip service to environmental issues without passing meaningful laws.
The company paid lip service to work-life balance while still expecting late-night emails.
A note on using this word
'Lip service' almost always appears with the verb 'pay,' as in 'pay lip service to,' implying insincerity behind the words.
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