It makes sense if you look at it wrong.

I didn't agree with what he was saying, so I had to "rebute" to his

Nothing gets done because we have too many bosses and not enough indians.

I gotta hit all my corners.

That'll give 'em another eight ball. (behind the eight ball)

That just gives them more chalk on this stick.

Nail jello to a tree.

Since you didn't understand, I will "construe" it to you.