Someone wiser than I am once said, "When all is said and done, there is usually more said than done." I have been in so many meetings that were the epitome of this quote. In education, it seems to be the norm.
"It goes without saying..." is, unfortunately, followed by everything that should not need to be said. It is such a misleading introduction.After all, if  you know it without having to be told, why do we still get told?
Happiest words uttered on a Sunday morning: "And in conclusion..." Pardon me all good members of the congregation who listen carefully and receive a blessing from the message, but admit, if only  in that secret self we reveal to no one, that you perk up and begin thinking about your empty stomach and a chance for a nap on the sofa after filling the stomach.
"How are you feeling?" Why is that what my doctor asks me as he walks in the examining room? I usually respond with, "I don't know. That's why I'm here." Duh? Same problem with a dentist, who must have been a waite-person during their college years, because he waits until your mouth is stuffed, and then asks, "How are things for you?" Dentists have learned to decipher your "Umph-oop-shugu." The waite-person seems pleased that you are not rude and speak with food in your mouth. After all, they have no desire to bring you another napkin, or water, or more bread.
Every husband cringes when he hears, "We need to talk." There is no telling what will be discussed and that is where the fear is. Are you going to be asked to explain pass interference, or why you can't seem to get your underwear in the hamper? Or, are you going to be confronted with that glance you took at the girl in a halter top at the mall? Last summer!? What man really remembers something over six months old? We need a list for the grocery store even if it is only bread and milk!
Just saying...