the top ten catch phrases I hate to hear at work (and my response to each)

10.  We need synergy between departments
         -Really?  Synergy?  Is this short for synthetic energy?  What does that mean?

9.  This presentation doesn't "pop"
         -Okay.  How 'bout I punch you in the face.  I can make that pop!

8.  Now, that has the "wow" factor!
         -Gay

7.  Lean operations
         -Look at this belly.  Do you think I'm concerned about lean manufacturing?

6.  Get on board
         -I'm already bored.  What did you say?

5.  This is huge
         -That's what she said.

4.  We're up against a hard break
         -Are you a sitcom director now?  Is it commercial time?  And why are you using two prepositions in the same sentence? 

3.  Think outside the box
         -I'm not in a box, I don't have blinders on and I can see the forest for all the trees.  Now shut up.

2.  He was instrumental in developing this
        -I was instrumental?  Dude, I was a one-man team.  I wasn't "instrumental," I was the instrument AND the mental.  Get it right.

1.  Let's frame this up
        -I tell you what--why don't I bring a few pictures, you bring a few beers and we'll put the photos in some frames.  Can I expense those?  No?  Frame this.