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(verb) to express respect for something even though it is the opposite of what one thinks
Example Sentences:
The teenaged boy paid lip service to his mother when she told him that Marijuana was dangerous.
Teacher: If you don’t practice your English outside of school, you will never improve.
Student: Okay.
Teacher: It’s true. Teachers can always tell who speaks English at home.
Student: I know.
Teacher: Trust me. We know who is speaking their native language and who is speaking English.
Student: Sure.
Teacher: Please don’t pay me lip service.
The new boss is unpopular because he is always paying lip service to his employees.
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