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: exception
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except; not including
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with the exception of
: not including (someone or something)
It's all here, with the exception of [=except for, except] the sweater.
With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good.
Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.
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Main Entry: ↑exception
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with the exˈception of idiom
except; not including
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All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.