In my line of work, I’ve heard all of the business speak (and how it gets people to positions that they’re not remotely qualified for).
We’ve heard thinking outside of the box forever. A common response from members of our groups was “there’s a lot of good things in the box.” That frequently shut business speak folks down.
Then came “it is what it is”.
If you can’t explain an idea in regular Joe terms, it is either a bad idea…or you don’t know what it is yourself.
And then, there’s the b.s. guy asking the group to have an open mind about his ideas.
God, I am so sick of hearing that, like it’s some huge step forward in thinking. My reply is a rolling of the eyes and “Jesus wept”.
One of my old bosses translated
,”this is the way it is and you’re sh!t out of luck trying to do anything about it!”
My dad said it like this….
“Because I’m the Dad and I know stuff…”
‘I’ll give you something to cry about!’ ‘SMACK!’ WHAT? 
Kid: ‘my other dad never threatens me’ 
Mother: ‘Wait till your Father comes home!’ (37 years—STILL WAITING! 
)
Suddenly, 2A is precious.
