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present company excepted (British, American & Australian, humorous, American, humorous)

something that you say which means that the criticism you have just made does not describe the people who are listening to you now. People just don't know how to dress in this country, present company excepted, of course.

See also: company, present

except for one thing

not including something in particular. The car is beautiful and perfect, except for one thing — the price.

See also: thing

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