lip service
The phrase "lip service" originated in the late 1500s and refers to verbal expressions of support or agreement that lack genuine commitment or action.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)Verbal expressions of support or agreement that lack genuine commitment or action.
Example
- The politician's promises were dismissed as mere lip service.
- Many companies pay lip service to environmental issues but do little to address them.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lip service":
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