Most common sports metaphors used at work?

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Put that bottle of vodka away.

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It's been punted over to us....

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One team. One dream.. My stomach turns over every time I hear it..

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Clock is ticking down.

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Blocking and tackling

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Slam Dunk

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Spike that note

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The shite just hit the fan 💩

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