It is often dangerous to accept a statement on face value.
Ask any Jewish mother.
(These statements mean more when read with the proper expression and
intonation!)
Don't worry about how much it costs...
Food's not im****tant to me...
Go ahead, your secret is safe with me...
To make a long story short...
Don't worry about me...
I just took one bite...
Not that's it any of my business...