'No-Brainer','Touch Base' And Other Office Phrases That Drive You Crazy

Researchers say that an average worker is left irritated at least 10 times a day by rubbish phrases like 'touch base' and 'close of play'.

According to a new study, one in five employees admit taking on the role of 'office waffler' in a misguided attempt to impress their colleagues.

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Much like the character of David Brent played by Ricky Gervais in the hit sitcom 'The Office', a surprising 16 percent even believe it improves their chances of promotion.

The study found a third of those questioned daily used the phrases 'it's a no-brainer' and 'thinking outside the box', which were among the most frequently-used office jargon.

Another quarter annoyed their workmates by trotting out 'at the end of the day', 'it's a win-win situation', 'touch base' and 'going forward', while one in five urged colleagues to 'give 110 percent' despite it being mathematical impossible.

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Almost half of workers, 47 cent, say they lose respect for colleagues when they hear them using the 'flowery' phrases and a quarter of Brits - 24 percent - insist they have 'no real meaning in the workplace'.

Other annoying phrases heard daily across the country include 'close of play', 'it's on my radar' and 'flagging up'.

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The top 10 most common business jargon phrases are:

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Thinking outside the box - 30 percent

At the end of the day - 26 percent

It's a win-win situation - 26 percent

Touch base - 25 percent

Going forward - 24 percent

110 per cent - 21 percent

Close of play - 20 percent

It's on my radar - 19 percent

Flagging up - 19 percent

Source-ANI