the one great exception to that
Most industries have suffered badly in the recession, but there have been a few notable exceptions.
My family grew closer over the years. The only exception was my aunt.
all American presidents, with the sole exception of Carter
There are occasional exceptions to my generalization.
all of them – with the partial exception of Ireland
There should be specific exceptions written into the plan.
We are making a special exception for Emma because of her condition.
With the possible exception of the US, no other nation experienced a more severe depression.
There was an interesting exception to this general pattern.
With a few honourable/honorable exceptions, politicians kept quiet about the corruption.
No parking is allowed, but an exception is made for disabled drivers.
The reform bill carves out several specific exceptions for treatment of health expenses.
She asked the state Supreme Court to grant an exception.
Such initiatives remain the exception, rather than the rule.
They represent an exception to the rule.
The whole of the island was flooded with the exception of a small area in the north.
Without exception, all employees must carry their identity card with them at all times.
Guide dogs are the one exception to the store's ban on dogs.
The weather had been rainy for days, and the day of the race was no exception.
Nowadays a job for life is very much the exception rather than the rule.
Most of his family are sports enthusiasts, but he's the exception to the rule.
With a few exceptions, the songwriting is very good.
an exception from /to/ the rule - исключение из правила
the exception proves the rule - исключение подтверждает правило
by way of exception - в виде исключения
with the exception of smb., smth. - за исключением кого-л., чего-л.
without exception - без исключения, без изъятия
to make an exception - делать исключение
to constitute no exception to smth.- не являться исключением из чего-л.
to take exception to smth. - возражать против чего-л. [ср. тж. 3, 2)]
to bring in an exception against - а) сделать отвод (кандидату и т. п.); б) выступить против
to be beyond /above/ exception - не вызывать никаких возражений /жалоб/; не подлежать сомнению
authority beyond /above/ exception - непререкаемый авторитет
a witness beyond exception - свидетель, которому можно безоговорочно доверять
to take exception at /to/ smth. - оскорбляться, обижаться на что-л.
I take exception to this remark - я считаю такое замечание неуместным
bill of exceptions - жалоба стороны в вышестоящий суд на то, что нижестоящий суд не принял во внимание сделанных ею заявлений о допущенных ошибках
Exception, Your Honour! - возражение, Ваша честь! (в суде)
to sustain [to overrule] exception - принимать [отклонять] возражение
to take exception to /against/ a witness - отводить свидетеля [ср. тж. 2, 1)]