To outwardly comply but inwardly dissent; to pay lip service while harboring objections; to feign obedience while secretly opposing.
面对主管的新方案，团队成员表面上都表示赞同，实际上多数人心里都有些面从腹非的顾虑。
Facing the manager's new proposal, all team members outwardly expressed agreement, but in reality, most harbored some reservations, which is a classic example of outwardly complying but inwardly dissenting.
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