in name only
idiom
—used to describe a person, thing, or action that does not have the qualities that its name suggests
She's my boss in name only. We're really more like partners.
a friend in name only
For many years, the Emperor ruled in name only.
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“In name only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20name%20only. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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