Pronunciation: /lɪp ˈsɜːrvɪs/
noun the act of expressing agreement or loyalty without actually doing anything to show it
A1 She gave him lip service by saying she would help, but never actually did anything.
A2 The politician's promises were just lip service to gain votes.
B1 The company's commitment to sustainability was seen as mere lip service by environmentalists.
B2 The CEO's speech about employee well-being was dismissed as empty lip service by the staff.
C1 The government's pledge to improve healthcare was met with skepticism as many believed it was just lip service.
C2 The professor's praise for the student's work was seen as genuine, not just lip service.
formal The company claimed to prioritize diversity and inclusion, but it was clear that it was just lip service.
informal She said she would help me with my project, but it was all lip service.
slang Don't believe everything he says, it's just lip service.
figurative His apology seemed sincere, but I could tell it was just lip service.
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