lip service

US /ˈlɪp ˌsɜːr.vɪs/
UK /ˈlɪp ˌsɜːr.vɪs/
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lippendienst, loze woorden

an expression of agreement or respect that is not accompanied by real conviction or action

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Many politicians pay lip service to environmental protection but do little to implement policies.
Veel politici betuigen lippendienst aan milieubescherming, maar doen weinig om beleid te implementeren.
She paid lip service to the idea of teamwork, but always worked independently.
Ze betuigde lippendienst aan het idee van teamwork, maar werkte altijd zelfstandig.