What is the most annoying phrase/sentence people often say at work?

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"This is a great opportunity for you"

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This is a great learning opportunity

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Let's discuss

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Sorry I was on mute....

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"Don't spend too much time on it" yet wants perfection

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Do you have any bandwidth 😒

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"I'll be online if you have questions"

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I'm guilty of saying most of these phrases but I'm okay with it 😂

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"Let's play it by the ear"

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Improper use of myself. "If you have any questions, contact Johnny or myself."

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Is this the latest and greatest?

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Any use of the phrase "next level" (e.g. "This will prepare you for the next level" or "You're already performing at the next level")

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Swing by, circle back, take a stab it, punt to, pretty much any phrase that tries to make an act at the office sound like a sports play

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Hey

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Or please advise

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What? That's my favorite^ it means time to pack up

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Bandwidth

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"Just roll it forward."

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Don't reinvent the wheel - translation don't think

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"You need to hold staff accountable" coming from the manager who is least accountable for his own shit

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"My calendar is up to date"

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Punt to is the fucking worst

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I never had any conflicts with anyone, but i felt that they all connered me. I had a call with my director and senior director and explained about this on my last day

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Did this happen coz i dint have much rappo with my them?

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