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exception

The word is most commonly used in the phrase "with the exception of," which simply means "except for." When using the phrase "take exception to," it is a more formal way of saying that you are offended by something or that you strongly disagree with it. In computer programming, an "exception" has a specific meaning referring to an error that happens during the execution of a program.

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🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is stressed in the campus library while Ryan is at home gaming.

Chloe Smith

I'm totally crashing. I need you to pick up dinner tonight, no exceptions.

Ryan

bet. what do u want?

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Chloe uses the phrase 'no exceptions' to emphasize that there is no room for negotiation because she is overwhelmed ('crashing'). Ryan responds with 'bet', a slang term meaning 'agreed' or 'consider it done', highlighting his typical brief and oblivious communication style.

Meanings

noun

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a general rule.

"The rule applies to everyone, with the exception of those under eighteen."

noun

An instance of something not conforming to a rule; an anomaly.

"His sudden failure was a rare exception to his usually perfect record."

noun

The act of objecting to something.

"The lawyer took exception to the witness's statement, claiming it was hearsay."

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