the exception that proves the rule

Meaning

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   people say that sth is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating sth that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general

   The exception that proves the rule.

In the movies · 1

• The exception that proves the rule.Knives Out2019

Learn it in full scenes

• Knives Out2019
  • Police Question the Thrombeys
  • Blanc Introduces Himself to the Family
  • The Family Recounts Party Night

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