Ali - ssshsshhhhhhhh. Don't tell 'em all!
I've been using that for years and getting sage nods of agreement from many a senior bod. Was taught it years ago - can't remember the rest of the lesson, but that bit stuck.
How about explaining the late arrival of work was due to having to use some 'cognitive dissonance' (sp) on it. Means you got someone else to check it!
Bull$hit baffles brains.
Recent offenders include:
HQSTC faves - 'The wolf closest to the sledge' and 'The alligator nearest the canoe'.
Overarching & underpinning are still used frequently.
Ar$e.