be the exception

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• the exception proves the rule — 1. The existence of an exception to a supposed rule proves the general truth of the rule (often used in argument when no such conclusion is justified) 2. A distorted translation of a part of a legal Latin phrase meaning ‘the making of an… …   Useful english dictionary

• the exception proves the rule — ‘The very fact of an exception proves there must be a rule’ (Brewer); now frequently misunderstood and used to justify inconsistency. Cf. L. exceptio probat regulam in casibus non exceptis, the exception confirms the rule in cases not excepted.… …   Proverbs new dictionary

• (the) exception that proves the rule — the exception that proves the ˈrule idiom (saying) people say that sth is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating sth that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in… …   Useful english dictionary

• the exception proves the rule — ► the exception proves the rule proverb the fact that some cases do not follow a rule proves that the rule applies in all other cases. Main Entry: ↑exception …   English terms dictionary

• The Exception and the Rule — (in German Die Ausnahme und die Regel ) is a short play by famous German playwright Bertolt Brecht and is one of the many Lehrstücke (Teaching plays) he wrote in his later life. The objective of Brecht s Lehrstücke was that they be taken on tour… …   Wikipedia

• The Exception to the Rulers — Infobox Book name = The Exception to the Rulers author = Amy Goodman ettr.jpg publisher = Hyperion release date = April 14, 2004 media type = Hardcover pages = 352 pages size weight = isbn = ISBN 978 1401301316The Exception to the Rulers is a… …   Wikipedia

• with the exception of — phrase used for saying that someone or something is not included in what you are saying The players should all be fit for Saturday’s game, with the possible exception of Davis. Thesaurus: only, except and not includingsynonym Main entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

• with the exception of — all of the sopranos, with the exception of Dia, will wear black dresses with red sashes See except 1 …   Thesaurus of popular words

• the exception which proves the rule — Meaning The counter example that questions the validity of a rule. Origin This doesn t mean that a rule is proved to be correct by a counter example, which would be a logical nonsense. Proving here means testing the meaning being that the truth… …   Meaning and origin of phrases

• the exception proves the rule — (an exception to the rule) someone or smth which differs from the usual, the normal, or some principle, rule or theory …   Idioms and examples

• be the exception that proves the rule — if you say something is the exception that proves the rule, you mean that although it does not support the statement you have made, the statement is usually true. This woman is the exception that proves the rule that it is impossible to be a… …   New idioms dictionary