Como Pronunciar "pay lip service"
expression
PAY LIP SUR-vus, SUR-vis
PAY LIP SUR-vis
Definição
To say that you support or agree with something, but not act on it or show real commitment.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɫɪp/ /ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs
Inglês Britânico
pˈeɪ/ /lˈɪp/ /sˈɜːvɪs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PAY LIP SUR-vus, SUR-vis
UK
PAY LIP SUR-vis
Ouça em Contexto
Some companies only pay lip service to the idea of equal pay.
He paid lip service to helping the poor, but didn’t donate any money.
Many leaders pay lip service to protecting the environment.
She always pays lip service to teamwork, but does everything alone.