the exception proves the rule

(proverb)the fact that some cases do not follow a rule proves that the rule applies in all other cases

(谚)正因存在例外，才证明有普遍规律

take exception to

object strongly to; be offended by

强烈反对；对…不悦，反感

they took exception to his bohemian demeanour.

他们对他放荡不羁的行为甚是不悦。

with the exception of

except; not including

除…外

without exception

with no one or nothing excluded

无一例外；一律