Meaning of present company excepted | Babel Free
Definitions
These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).
Examples
“Everybody it appears, the present⟳ company excepted, has plotted against Mrs Snagsby’s peace.”
“"I say⟳, Reggie, old thing—present⟳ company excepted—have⟳ there been any loonies in your family?"”
“Am I glad we finally got rid⟳ of all those Klingons—er, present⟳ company excepted, of course.”
“Well, even Stanford guys aren't perfect (present⟳ company excepted, of course).”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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