'Lip service' Meaning
What does the saying 'Lip service' mean?
Meaning: When people pay lip service to something, they express their respect, but they don't act on their words, so the respect is hollow and empty.
Contributor: Richard Flynn
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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