lip service

The question is whether companies are just paying lip service to the idea of doing good.

Ney said McDonnell needs to “keep a stiff lip” and stay in close contact with family members.

She narrowed her eyes, bit her lip as if to chew over the question, and whisked some stray blond hairs away from her face.

Yazbek tells The Daily Beast that the traffickers guarantee their service, and they treat the Syrian refugees with respect.

Like any service for hire, it is extremely important for the traffickers to provide a reputable service, criminal as it is.

Henri Paul actually worked for the French Secret Service and he had €200,000 in his account when he only earned €30,000 a year.

The proceedings of the day commenced with divine service, performed by Unitarian and Baptist ministers.

The badness of the gunpowder used by the Mexicans, was again of great service to us.

For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.

He began his military career at the age of 11, and continued in the service nearly 60 years.

And now, monsieur, if you will communicate to me the nature of your affair, you shall find me entirely at your service.