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lip service
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1.
Global
neutral
disapproving
An expression of support, agreement, or respect that is insincere or offered only verbally, without any genuine commitment or accompanying action.
Token or perfunctory verbal endorsement used to placate others while avoiding real change or effort.
2.
Global
informal
disapproving
The act of giving such insincere verbal support, commonly used in the phrase 'to pay lip service'.
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