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lip service

/ˈlɪp ˌsɜːrvɪs/

Traduction: Expression désignant un soutien ou un accord verbal hypocrite, lorsque l'on affirme approuver quelque chose sans agir en conséquence ni y croire sincèrement.

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/ˈlɪp ˌsɜːrvɪs/C1informal
  • frExpression désignant un soutien ou un accord verbal hypocrite, lorsque l'on affirme approuver quelque chose sans agir en conséquence ni y croire sincèrement.

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.

    frsoutien verbal hypocrite

    • 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.