A word please? (usually the boss)

Let me just..... (It's never just, it always infernal)

Although your work..... (softening up before the blow)

S/he said you..... (putting the blame on someone else)

Off the record..... (yeah, is it ever?)

Have you done....? (I know you haven't or I wouldn't ask)

Whilst I understand..... (meaning they don't)

One more thing.... (and 17 others with it...)

That your melodeon? Can I borrow? (guaranteed to bring fear and trembling into the hearts of both lender and audience alike)

LTS