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Going the extra mile This phrase, which means “to do more than is expected of you” actually has religious origins. Although we’re sure you know it, the phrase means to “think creatively” or “in an unconventional way”. Outside the box This usually refers to “thinking outside the box”, and once again Americans are to blame for this one-we’re starting to see a pattern here! This phrase was born a little later than “no-brainer” in the 1960’s and has become one of the biggest business clichés. Looking at the results of our survey, perhaps the easily made decision would be to omit “no-brainer” from your next email. It can also be used to describe an easily made decision. Americans coined the phrase in the 1950’s to refer to things that require little mental effort. No-brainer No brainer is another disliked piece of office lingo. In business terms, this has come to mean “let’s make contact”, “cover all possibilities” or “check-in with each other”. Touching base is a vital aspect of the game, as without it, the player can’t advance. The American sport is famous for its four bases which the player must run around in order to score points.

Touch base It’s official, the UK public despise the phrase “touch base”, which originates from baseball. “Touch base”, “no-brainer”, “outside the box” and “go the extra mile’” all topped the most hated lingo, so we’ve looked into where these monstrosities came from, how they came about and why they’re so widely used.