A cliché is a trite or stereotypical phrase or sentence expressing a common thought with a loss of originality and ingenuity. If you write about business, technology or niche subjects, you probably have to bat off the cliches like flies. The trouble is clichés have a habit of being true. Some cliches exist because they have such strong meaning that so many people get right away.

So here are a few business cliches that you need to stay far away from:

• Think Outside the Box

• Intuitive

• Value-Added

• Level the Playing Field

• Managing Expectations

• Mission Critical

• Bottom Line

• On the Same Page

• Best Practices

• Recession-proof

• Drop the Ball

• Seamlessly Integrating

• Client-centered

• Industry Standard