Teacher says : You’ll be using one of the leading textbooks in the field.
Teacher means : I used it as a student.

Teacher says : The gist of what the author is saying is what’s most important.
Teacher means : I don’t understand the details either.

Teacher says : The answer to your question is beyond the scope of this class.
Teacher means : I don’t know.

Teacher says : You’ll have to see me during my office hours for a thorough answer to your question.
Teacher means : I don’t know.

Teacher says : In answer to your question, you must recognize that there are several disparate points of view.
Teacher means : I really don’t know.

Teacher says : We can continue this discussion outside of class.
Teacher means : 1. I’m tired of this – let’s quit
2. You’re winning the arguement, let’s quit.

Teacher says : Any questions?
Teacher means : I’m ready to let you go.

Teacher says : The implications of this study are clear.
Teacher means : I don’t know what it means either, but there’ll be a question about it on the test.

Teacher says : The test scores were generally good.
Teacher means : Some of you managed to get a pass marks.

Teacher says : Before we begin the lecture for today, are there any questions about previous material?
Teacher means : Has anyone opened the book yet?

Teacher says : According to my sources…
Teacher means : According to the guy who taught this class last year…

Teacher says : It’s been very rewarding to teach this class.
Teacher means : I hope they find someone else to teach it next year.