lip service

noun

: an avowal of advocacy, adherence, or allegiance expressed in words but not backed by deeds

—usually used with pay

Examples of lip service in a Sentence

She paid lip service to blue-collar workers, but she did nothing to help them. So far all we've gotten from him is lip service.

Recent Examples on the Web

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But the documentary depicts him as hostile to scrutiny by journalists and willing, at best, to pay lip service to threats to reporters. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 One report highlights that brands have come to rely on performative gestures, paying lip service to diversity without demonstrating long-term commitment. —

Hena Bryan, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024 Unfortunately, lots of people pay lip service to backing up and then wail when their drive fails or their laptop is stolen. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Our son did not choose to be shunned and isolated at the behest of some who pay lip service to inclusion and diversity. —

Davi Merchan, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lip service