We often say “without further ado”. Why does it sound weird to say “with further ado” to mean the opposite?

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Is there also a reason that can be explained by linguistics?

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* “Without further ado” is a shorthand way of saying “I could go on and on introducing this person but I won’t make you all sit through that.”
* Ask yourself, is there ever a time when you need to tell an audience the opposite?
* “Just wanted to let you know that I’m about to continue to say introductory things about this person.”
* The answer is likely no since it will be obvious when you just…keep talking.

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