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lip service

/ˈlɪp ˌsɜːrvɪs/

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/ˈlɪp ˌsɜːrvɪs/C1informal
  • ruВыражение, обозначающее неискреннюю словесную поддержку или согласие, когда человек говорит, что одобряет что-то, но на самом деле не действует в соответствии с этим или искренне не верит в это.

An expression referring to insincere verbal support or agreement, where someone says they approve of something but does not actually act on it or genuinely believe in it.

  1. Insincere verbal supportB2informal

    An expression of agreement or support that is not genuine or is not followed by action.

    ruЛицемерная поддержка

    • The politician paid lip service to environmental issues but did nothing to address them.
    • They gave lip service to the idea of equality, but their policies were discriminatory.
    • Don't just pay lip service to the plan; actually implement it.