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What does it mean to: BE THE EXCEPTION, AND NOT THE RULE?


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Can someone please explain this to me in the most simplist way....how do you be the exception and not the rule?

 

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Be the exception that proves the rule.

 

A form of argument in which the existence of a counter-example to a rule is used to demonstrate the fact that a rule exists.

 

(idiomatic) The rare occurrence of a counter-example to a rule, used to underscore that the rule exists.

 

Examples

"Entry is free on Sundays."

- This implies that entry is not free on the other six days of the week.

 

"Parking prohibited on Sundays."

- This implies that parking is not prohibited on the other six days of the week.

 

"He's committed to going out with Love&KissesXoXo"

This implies that Love&KissesXoXo is the only woman for him.

 

"He's a player and womaniser, but he's with Love&KissesXoXo"

This implies that he has a roving eye but currently he's got his eyes on one particular woman.

 

What exactly are you trying to prove?

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