Catchphrase to cliché: how corporate-speak became common in our everyday lives
- Written by Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University
‘Going forward’ is a boardroom and husting escapee that has now made it big time in the workplace, and even outside.shutterstockShould you ever wish to be reminded of those irritating workplace catchphrases, the internet abounds in news features and helpful sites – “26 Annoying Business Clichés You Should Stop Using...
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