It’s a negotiating tactic

‘It appeared in our account the minute the school started charging VAT on fees.’
‘By the time we get out they’ll have built the third runway.’
‘It’s the only way we get to see our MP.’
‘I think we’re being watched.’
‘I’ve abandoned the Church of England and become a fully-fledged disciple of Le Creuset.’
‘Old MacDonald had a farm...’
‘We’re here to spook the markets.’
‘If I sell my soul I’ll only be clobbered with capital gains tax.’
‘We’ll use the money we saved taking him out of private school to pay the fines for taking him out of state school.’