I always had problems with that sort of thing. But then I discovered this website, and there's no looking back now.
I just sprinkle a few of those phrases in the memos and notes that I write, and look at me now! I don't know a g*dd*mn thing, but I'm Executive VP for the whole North American division! Oh, sure, some might say we're "bleeding cash" or "about to go belly-up", but I just put that we're "well-positioned for future growth" in the annual report, and it's all gravy!
:^)