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lip service (noun)

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  • lip service — noun an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction • Syn: ↑hypocrisy • Derivationally related forms: ↑hypocritical (for: ↑hypocrisy) • Hypernyms: ↑pretense, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • lip service — noun a) Empty talk; words absent of action or intention. The candidate gave lip service to fixing the problems, but it is doubtful that he will do much. b) Cunnilingus, the act of using the mouth and tongue to stimulate the f …   Wiktionary

  • lip\ service — noun Support shown by words only and not by actions; a show of loyalty that is not proven in action. Usually used with pay . Bv holding elections, communism pays lip service to democracy, but it offers only one candidate per office. Some people… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • lip service — noun pay lip service to to say that you support or agree with something without doing anything to prove your support: They re only paying lip service to women s rights …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • lip-service — /ˈlɪp sɜvəs / (say lip servuhs) noun service with words only; insincere profession of devotion or goodwill …  

  • lip service — noun Date: 1644 an avowal of advocacy, adherence, or allegiance expressed in words but not backed by deeds usually used with pay …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • lip — ► NOUN 1) either of the two fleshy parts forming the edges of the mouth opening. 2) the edge of a hollow container or an opening. 3) informal impudent talk. 4) another term for LABIUM(Cf. ↑labium). ► VERB ▪ (of water) lap a …   English terms dictionary

  • lip — [ lıp ] noun *** 1. ) count one of the two edges that form the top and bottom parts of your mouth: His thin red lips stretched into a smile. 2. ) count the place on the edge of a glass or container where you pour out liquid: Careful, the lip of… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • lip — noun 1》 either of the two fleshy parts forming the edges of the mouth opening.     ↘another term for labium. 2》 the edge of a hollow container or an opening. 3》 informal impudent talk. verb (lips, lipping, lipped) 1》 (of water) lap against. 2》… …   English new terms dictionary

  • lip server — noun : one that practices lip service …   Useful english dictionary

  • service — 1 noun FOR THE PUBLIC 1 public services (countable often plural) things such as education, hospitals, banks etc that are provided for the public to use: the decline in public services in recent times | the welfare/medical/social etc service… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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