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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"Going forward"

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What is punt to? I have never heard this

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Pencil downs

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ASAP

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"Color" fucking buzzword of the month

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"send me a invite"

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Don't say "punt to". Literally everything else is fine just just say punt to

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Let's be clear.

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I believe

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I might not have told you

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Audit buckets

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"It's safe to assume"

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"You're in charge of the intern"

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Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

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"Please advise"

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"This is a great growth opportunity...."

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"Fair enough"

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Perspective

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Jumping on a call....

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Bandwidth

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