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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