Intention does not perform the same function in every legal expression. An explicit formula (ṣarīḥ) carries an established direct indication, while an indirect formula (kināyah) may require intention or a recognized contextual indicator to identify its intended meaning. Private contrary intention does not automatically neutralize every explicit declaration.
Nor does an indirect expression become explicit merely because it was uttered in a legal conversation. Its possible uses, convention, and context must be examined. Specific wording can attract differing juristic analyses, so literal translation alone is insufficient for a real legal ruling.
Method: Classify the expression, identify its established uses, locate the role of intention and context, and only then determine its legal consequence in the particular case.