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

(諺)正因存在例外，才證明有普遍規律

take exception to

object strongly to; be offended by

強烈反對；對…不悅，反感

they took exception to his bohemian demeanour.

他們對他放蕩不羈的行為甚是不悅。

with the exception of

except; not including

除…外

without exception

with no one or nothing excluded

無一例外；一律