YOUR TASK Revise the following sentences to avoid confusing clich$$s$,$ slang, buzzwords, and wordiness.

a$.$ Our manager insists that we must think outside the box in promoting our new kitchen tool.

b$.$ Although we got burned in the last contract, you can be sure we will stand our ground this time.

c$.$ Beyond the shadow of a doubt, our lousy competitor will make another snarky claim that is way below the belt.

d$.$ Team leader Sandra did not know that we were literally famished and hangry b$/$c someone $4$got to order lunch.

e$.$ Although I know our team is totally zonked and depressed after our comprehensive presentation bombed, this is not the time to trash each other or knock management.