with the exception of

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 including_synonym

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.

Main entry: ↑exception_idiom